7 Buffer and Multiprocess File
The preceding chapters have explained the process, file, and memory management. Based on these explanations, the readers can understand the operating system, the complex relationship among process, the file system, and the buffer which is across the above three parts. If we to understand the complex relationship among OS, process, file system and memory management deeply, we must make clear what the function of the buffer is.
7.1 Function of Buffer
In order to make clear what the function of the buffer is, we want to ask: Is it alright without a buffer, and what problems will come out without it?
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