named pipe -

      A named buffer that provides client-to-server, server-to-client, or full duplex communication between unrelated processes. Contrast with unnamed pipe.
    national language support (NLS) -
      The modification or conversion of a United States English product to conform to the requirements of another language or country. This can include the enabling or retrofitting of a product and the translation of nomenclature, MRI, or documentation of a product.
    nested list -
      A list that is contained within another list.
    NLS -
      national language support.
    non-8.3 file-name format -
      A file-naming convention in which file names can consist of up to 255 characters. See also 8.3 file-name format.
    noncritical extended attribute -
      An extended attribute that is not necessary for the function of an application.
    nondestructive read -
      Reading that does not erase the data in the source location. (T)
    noninteractive program -
      A running program that cannot receive input from the keyboard or other input device. Compare with active program, and contrast with interactive program.
    nonretained graphics -
      Graphic primitives that are not remembered by the Presentation Manager interface when they have been drawn. Contrast with retained graphics.
    null character (NUL) -
      (1) Character-device name reserved for a nonexistent (dummy) device. (2) (D of C) A control character that is used to accomplish media-fill or time-fill and that may be inserted into or removed from a sequence of characters without affecting the meaning of the sequence; however, the control of equipment or the format may be affected by this character. (I) (A)
    null-terminated string -
      A string of (n+1) characters where the (n+1)th character is the 'null' character (0x00) Also known as 'zero-terminated' string and 'ASCIIZ' string.

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