Dekker algorithm has much more complex code with higher efficiency, while Peterson has simpler code. Imran

Dekker algorithm has also the disadvantage of being not expendable (maximum 2 processes mutual exclusion, while Peterson can be extended for more then 2 processes.

more info here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterson%27s_algorithm#The_Algorithm_for_more_then_2_processes

Carl Dekker has written:

'Woman in marble' -- subject(s): Accessible book

W. Dekker has written:

'Afwezigheid van God' -- subject(s): Hidden God

Yes Petersons algo satisfies Mutual exclusion, Progress and bonded waiting and is more efficient than Dekker's algo.

Adrianus J. Dekker has written:

'Electrical engineering materials' -- subject(s): Electric engineering, Materials