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.
Luke's (Anthony Geary) last episode of General Hospital did not feature a goodbye with Laura (Genie Francis). Photo: ABC. âGeneral Hospitalâ spent plenty of time advertising Luke Spencerâs departure, but some fans still werenât ready. After watching actor Anthony Geary perform his last scenes on the ABC soap opera, some viewers even felt that Lukeâs exit was lackluster.