The system bus is a conduit that funnels data between the processor and other parts of a PC.

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But this system is vulnerable to becoming a conduit for worthless information that is passed on for no other reason than tradition.

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As to whether or not or the extent of the banking system has been applied as a conduit to launder illicit funds remains an open question.

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