Re: Locks and threads

[Neil Jerram]

Neil Jerram <address@hidden> writes:

> I've been running Linas's define-race test program, and hitting the
> `throw from within critical section' quite a lot.
>
> We've already discussed this a couple of times:
> http://www.mail-archive.com/address@hidden/msg04613.html
> http://www.mail-archive.com/address@hidden/msg03016.html
>
> Andy proposed just removing the check for 1.8.x, but I would prefer to
> keep it if possible, as I think there probably still are genuine
> problems where the check could help.  What about the patch below?

I don't believe anyone commented on this, but I've committed it now to
1.8.x.  In case of any concerns, please let me know.

     Neil