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> The difference is that execution of the body of a protected function/procedure/entry is logically instant. Therefore a protected function or
procedure logically never waits = never blocked.
> Functions are like procedures except that logically allowed to run parallel to each other. Ok, but aren't calls on protected procedures blocked when other tasks is executing them ?
And, hum, I don't understand of "logically" stuff, I would like to stick with practical cases for the moment...