A computer system for processing and committing data comprises a processor, an external storage device such as DASD or tape coupled to the processor, and a working memory such as RAM. An application program updates data in the working memory and then requests that the data be committed, i.e. written...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5410700?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5410700 - Computer system which supports asynchronous commitment of data
