From: ts Date: 2001-06-24T01:39:32+09:00 Subject: [ruby-talk:16818] Re: File.flock blocks forever >>>>> "M" == Michael Witrant writes: M> I made a simplier script to test it. I think this use of flock is valid M> and should not block all threads (other threads not concerned by the M> lock are also blocked). Well, flock is not thread safe. Guy Decoux