+
+/* following is only available on NT/2000/XP and above */
+static SIGNALOBJECTANDWAIT pf_SignalObjectAndWait = NULL;
+
+/*
+** On Windows NT/2K/XP we use a slow mutex implementation but which
+** allows us to correctly implement condition variables.
+** You can also use the faster Win9x implementation but you might
+** experience problems with it.
+*/
+static vlc_bool_t b_fast_mutex = VLC_FALSE;
+/*
+** On Windows 9x/Me you can use a fast but incorrect condition variables
+** implementation (more precisely there is a possibility for a race
+** condition to happen).
+** However it is possible to use slower alternatives which are more robust.
+** Currently you can choose between implementation 0 (which is the
+** fastest but slightly incorrect), 1 (default) and 2.
+*/
+static int i_win9x_cv = 1;
+