three meanings of "lock"

[Brian W. Fitzpatrick]

On Jan 16, 2006, at 5:47 PM, Gareth McCaughan wrote:

> [me:]
>>> I think this could be improved by adding a brief section,
>>> perhaps somewhere under "Locking" or after the first use of
>>> the word "lock" or one of its cognates, on the meanings of "lock",
>>> and by taking a little care with terminology in places where
>>> there's most danger of confusion.
>>
>> [...]
>>
>>> If this is considered a good idea, I'm happy to grab the latest
>>> XML sources and submit a patch.
>
> [CMike:]
>> (Speaking only for myself, of course.) This is considered a good  
>> idea.
>
> Any dissenting voices?

I would also consider it a good idea.  That 's two out of three. :-)

-Fitz