Buffers are typically used when there is a difference between the rate at which data is received and the rate at which it can be processed, or in the case that these rates are variable, for example in a printer spooler or in online video streaming.
Luke Spencer leaving 'General Hospital': Laura returning as Anthony Geary exits. FILE - In this April 26, 2015, file photo, Anthony Geary accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for General Hospital, at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, Calif. After 37 years, Geary finishes his role as Luke Spencer on ABC's General Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2015.
General Hospital Comings & Goings. The latest of who is coming and going from Port Charles! Soaps In Depth has revealed that Tristan Rogers will be returning to General Hospital on August 26 for a short arc. Though details about his return are being kept under wraps, the actor indicates he will be involved in three storylines. Rogers returned to General Hospital earlier in 2016 to help his ex-wife Anna DeVane (Finola Hughes) and daughter Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCullough).