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Netscape
An example of browser software that allows you to design a home page and to browse links on the World Wide Web (WWW).
Newsgroup
A discussion group. Each group devotes its discussions to a specific topic.
Nanosecond (ns)
One billionth of a second.The speed at which a computer performs logical operations is measured in nanoseconds.
Narrowcasting
Transmitting a radio or television program to a selected audience; for example, people who have paid for cable TV service.
Nastygram
An unpleasant electronic mail message.
Native language
Machine code for a computer.
NBD
Chat expression - No Big Deal.
Nesting
1.In text formatting, indenting a block of text from the left margin, usually to set off a quotation or extract. 2.In computer programming, placing a loop within a loop.
NetBEUI
NetBIOS Extended User Interface.A network transport protocol that adds capabilities to NetBIOS.It is used by Microsoft and IBM network operating systems such as Windows NT and LAN Manager.
NetBIOS
Network Basic Input/Output System.An applications programming interface used in conjunction with other programs to transmit messages between applications running on PCs hooked to a local area network.
Netlag
A temporary loss of contact by a server, caused by network delays.
Network meltdown
An overload on a network.
NFS
Network File System.