Delayed writing normally causes a modified buffer to be flushed when its RAM is needed, not when its file is closed. An alternative method is to flush modified buffers when disk traffic is low, thereby making the best use of the idle time. Critique this strategy.

What will be an ideal response?


There is no right answer. Depending on the environment, either method could be more
advantageous. To be able to compare the strategies, the student will have an understanding of the
differences between them.

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