Glossary Entry: Port (software)
Quick Definition
Software is normally designed to run on a specific operating system. In order for it to work elsewhere, it must be re-made for the new operating system. This process of re-making a program for a new system is known as "porting", and the altered version of the program is called a "port".
Sometimes this process works fine, but in many cases the new version isn't as high quality as the original. Many PC games were designed for tablets or consoles, and whether or not the ported version is any good is often up for debate.
Sometimes this process works fine, but in many cases the new version isn't as high quality as the original. Many PC games were designed for tablets or consoles, and whether or not the ported version is any good is often up for debate.
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