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Napster
Napster is a controversial application that allows people to share music over the Internet without having to purchase their own copy on CD. After downloading Napster, a user can get access to music recorded in the MP3 format from other users who are online at the same time.
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nearshore outsourcing
Nearshore outsourcing is the practice of getting work done or services performed by people in neighboring countries rather than in your own country.
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net metering
Net metering is a utility resource usage and payment scheme in which a customer who generates their own power is compensated monetarily.
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NetRexx
NetRexx, a programming language designed to be easier to learn and use than Java, combines the syntax of the Rexx language and the semantics of Java.
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newsfeed
A news feed (newsfeed) is list of newly published content on a website. End users can receive push updates for new content on a site by subscribing to the site's news feed.
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Nexus of Forces
The nexus of forces is a concept developed by consultancy Gartner Inc. that describes how the convergence and mutual strengthening of social media, mobility, cloud computing and information patterns are creating new business opportunities.
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Ning
Ning iNing is an web-based social network platform that allows an organization to build customized social websites and interactive virtual communities.