Question

What are some examples of notable systems that have failed due to flawed efforts at mutual exclusion and/or race conditions? How significant was the failure in each case?

Answer

Check the discussion tab. -- Munther

Introduction Paragraph: Introduces the question and gives some general background etc.

Paragraph 1: Gives first example in detail

Paragraph 2: Gives second example in detail

Paragraph 3: Gives third example in detail

Paragraph 4: Gives fourth example in detail

Paragraph 5: Gives fifth example in detail

Conclusion: Relates it all back together or something (never been good with conclusions)