ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

NetWare Loadable Module

Imagine a toy box that has different compartments for different toys. Now, imagine that these compartments are like different parts of a computer program that make it work properly.

A Netware Loadable Module (NLM) is like one of these compartments or parts. It is a small program that can be loaded or unloaded from a computer's memory, depending on what the computer needs at any given moment.

Just like you might take out a toy from a toy box and replace it with a different one, an NLM can be added or removed from a computer's memory as needed to make the program work better or add new functionality.

Overall, an NLM helps a computer program be more flexible and efficient - kind of like how having different toys in a toy box can make playing more fun and varied!