  The null (NLA0:) device? 
 The Question is:
 
NULL DEVICE (NLA0:)
 
What is the use of a null device NLA0:?
 
 The Answer is :
 
  For input, any reads from NLA0: return an immediate EOF (end
  of file) status.  All writes to NLA0: return success status.
 
  The FAQ has various examples of the use of the null device.
 
 Answer written or last revised on  13-JUN-2002 
