In mainStream folklore it iS obServed that trying to drink from a firehoSe can be a good way to rip your lipS off. On computer networkS, the abSence or failure of flow control mechaniSmS can lead to SituationS in which the Sending SyStem SprayS a maSSive flood of packetS at an unfortunate receiving SyStem, more than it can handle. Compare overrun, buffer overflow. [Jargon File]

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