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Hi,

I've written a video streaming application in Borland C++ Builder v5,6,2006 that
is experiencing a drastic performance decline on the new Intel D 935 (dual core)
processor. My camera supplier recommended using the Micro$oft CSemaphore classes
which is impractical as I use Borland products exclusively to develop my code.
Is there a Borland equivalent? Can I use the CreateSemaphore(), OpenSemaphore(),
ReleaseSemaphore() to keep my video grab/display thread from hiccuping so badly?
For reference, I have appended my thread code which uses simple bool variables.
If I utilize this Sleep() command at the bottom of the loop, performance is
improved, though not like it was on older machines. My 4-year-old laptop is
outperforming my tricked-out desktop!!! Any advice is welcome!

Thanks so much!

Rob

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        // grab, process, display live video as normal
        while (!terminated)
        {
            // give primary thread time to process frozen image
            if (frozen)
                Sleep(100);

            // grab, process, and display video data
            else
            {
                // set semiphore
                busy = true;

                // grab video frame(s) from camera
                Grab(live_grabbing_count);

                // process image data
                Process();

                // display current image on screen
                Display();

                // clear semiphore
                busy = false;

                // preserve process time
//              Sleep(FrameRateTimeOut);
            }
        }