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Compatibility layer

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000217

A software component that allows an operating system or program to run software designed for a different system. It translates system calls and application programming interfaces (APIs) from one environment to another, enabling applications to function without modification. Wine, for example, provides a compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Unix-like operating systems.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000217
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000217",
  "term": "Compatibility layer",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A software component that allows an operating system or program to run software designed for a different system. It translates system calls and application programming interfaces (APIs) from one environment to another, enabling applications to function without modification. Wine, for example, provides a compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Unix-like operating systems.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/compatibility-layer/"
}

Record 239 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.