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shaunpatterson@gmail.com wrote:
> Of course, this doesn't work as I'd expect.  Is there a way to
> "timeout" the
> first get_name thread... so the OS only waits on that thread for a
> short period
> of time to allow the other threads to do their business? and then go
> back to
> the thread?

The simple answer to your question is: Yes. Use a delay statement.

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