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Glossary Entry: Port (networking)
Definition
When computers send information to one another, they also need to specify which program is to receive that information. This is done by using numbered slots called "ports".
Some port numbers are reserved for specific uses, while others can be used for any purpose.
See also firewall and worm.
Some port numbers are reserved for specific uses, while others can be used for any purpose.
See also firewall and worm.
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