2006-08-22 16:35:20 · 4 answers · asked by John N 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
a buffer is saving up some of the song ahead of time ... in case there is a lag in the connection, the music can still play.
a lot of portable cd players buffer as well so they will play even though they are bumped.
2006-08-22 16:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buffering doesn't mean anything more than loading the song to a point where it's far enough so the item can be played, it just sounds like something more, but really where it only means loading :)
--Rich
2006-08-22 23:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you read this article on wikipedia.org: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffering.
To give you a gist, it's basically storing some temporary data before processing it for use. This allows you, the user, to experience skip-free music assuming you have a fast enough internet connection allowing the buffer to be full at all times. Think of it like anti-skip for your computer and music.
2006-08-22 23:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Airniqueel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means ur media player or whatever program u use is loading the song
2006-08-22 23:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by blueflame_hustler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋