Disc Operating System (DOS): This is a command line operating system that was created by Bill Gates while he was working for IBM. The Windows operating systems are designed to run on top of the DOS system. It is more commonly referred to as MS-DOS. The MS stands for Microsoft.

 

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Disc Operating System (DOS): This is a command line operating system that was created by Bill Gates while he was working for IBM. The Windows operating systems are designed to run on top of the DOS system. It is more co . . . View Full Definition

Non-Operating Interest: A mineral lease interest that does not involve the rights and responsibilities of exploration, development, or production. A royalty interest is a non-operating interest.

Non-Operating Income: Income not related to the ongoing operations of a company; for example, interest income and sale of fixed assets.

Next Generation Water Level Measurement System (NGWLMS): A fully integrated system encompassing new technology sensors and recording equipment, multiple data transmission options, and an integrated data processing, analysis, and dissemination subsystem.

Network Basic Input - Output System (NetBIOS): A commonly used networking protocol originally developed for LANs. Operates on the Session and Transport layers of the OSI model, so doesn't make use of physical network characteristics.

Non-Operating Expense: Expenses not related to the ongoing operations of a company; for example, interest expense, one-time events, and taxes.

Nondisclosure Agreement: A contract restricting an employee from disclosing confidential or proprietary information.

Nonoperating Assets: Investment and other assets not used in a business but held to earn a return separate from operations.

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Nondiscrimination: The practice of not discriminating against members of disadvantaged or protected groups in hiring practices, policies, benefits or conditions of employment.