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14:56 Aug 5, 2009
English to French translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Computers (general) Additional field(s): Computers: Hardware, Computers: Software
English term or phrase:buffer
Definition from WTCS.ORG: A temporary storage place for data, designed to compensate for a difference In transmission speeds or to hold data when there is a difference in timing of events. It can be a software program, a storage facility or a hardware device, ensuring the data always has somewhere to go, even if it has to be held up for while in the buffer until it can be transmitted to the destination.
Example sentence(s):
Circular Buffers are use for data transfer between two processes. The Producer process places items into the Circular Buffer and the Consumer process removes them. The variable capacity of the Circular Buffer accommodates timing differences between the Producer and Consumer processes. NET Code
The buffer editor is one of the most unique and powerful features of the EPROM+ system. Allowing full access to the system's buffer, the editor provides you with a full screen display of the contents in both hex and ASCII formats. arlabs.com
It is generally accepted that On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems benefit from large database memory buffers. Portal
Definition from own experience or research: Un système de tampon permet de stocker des données de manière temporaire.
Example sentence(s):
Optimisation du transfert de données – Arkeia Network Backup ne nécessite aucune écriture de données sur un stockage tampon du serveur de sauvegarde. - A R K E I A N E T W O R K
Explanation: Le franglais "buffer" est également utilisé.
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peer agreement (net): +9