A method for improving the performance and responsiveness of a computer program is presented. The system consists of a read-ahead mechanism that scans current data-sets and reads data-sets referenced within the current data-set prior to any actual request or access to the data set by the system. The...http://www.google.de/patents/US6601091?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6601091 - Method for improving the perceived performance of a computer system