Covering Multithreading Basics

The word multithreading can be translated as multiple threads of control or multiple flows of control. While a traditional UNIX process contains a single thread of control, multithreading (MT) separates a process into many execution threads. Each of these threads runs independently.

This chapter explains some multithreading terms, benefits, and concepts. If you are ready to start using multithreading, skip to Chapter 2, Basic Threads Programming.

If you need in-depth information about multithreaded programming, see the Related Books section of the preface.

• Multithreading Terms

• Oracle Solaris Multithreading Libraries and Standards

• Benefiting From Multithreading

• Multithreading Concepts