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In chapter 2, simple concepts of input/output (I/O) were described. Because of the differences in speed and signalling level of responses between the CPU and the peripheral devices, there was a need to provide some form of buffering. In this chapter, we review the characteristics of simple buffering systems, identify their deficiencies and consider more sophisticated buffering techniques. Other forms of I/O device handling are also considered, particularly those relating to graphical user interfaces.
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© 1993 Colin J. Theaker and Graham R. Brookes
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Theaker, C.J., Brookes, G.R. (1993). I/O Buffering. In: Concepts of Operating Systems. Macmillan Computer Science Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11511-2_3
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