Glossary Entry: Patch
Definition
A patch is a change to the instructions that make up a piece of software. Most of the time, patches are created to fix bugs and other problems that have been discovered since the program was released.
<>br> Programs that haven't been updated (or can't be updated further) are said to be "unpatched". See also mod, which are unofficial patches made by other players.
<>br> Programs that haven't been updated (or can't be updated further) are said to be "unpatched". See also mod, which are unofficial patches made by other players.
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