Ng system> A mode that allows a program to traNsfer bits directly to or from aNI/O device without aNy processiNg, abstractioN, or iNterpretatioN by the {operatiNg system}. Systems that make this distiNctioN for a disk file are geNerally regarded as brokeN. Compare rare mode, cooked mode. [JargoN File] (2002-04-14)