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backwards compatible — ˌbackwards comˈpatible 7 [backwards compatible] (also ˌbackward comˈpatible) adjective (computing) able to be used with systems, machines or programs which are older … Useful english dictionary
backwards-compatible — backˈwards compatible adjective (computing) 1. Of an operating system, able to run software designed for earlier versions of itself 2. Of hardware, able to run earlier versions of software • • • Main Entry: ↑back * * * backwards compatible UK US… … Useful english dictionary
backwards compatible — able to work with earlier technology, compatible with earlier versions of hardware or software in a way that requires very few changes to files or system configurations (Computers) … English contemporary dictionary
backwards-compatibility — noun [uncountable] Thesaurus: relating to computer software, systems and equipmenthyponym computer programs and systemshyponym Main entry: backwards compatible … Useful english dictionary
backwards-compatibility — See: backwards compatible … English dictionary
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Plug compatible — A plug compatible machine is one that has been designed to be backwards compatible with a prior machine. In particular, a new computer system that is plug compatible has not only the same connectors and protocol interfaces to peripherals, but… … Wikipedia
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backward compatible — adjective : compatible with older equipment or previous versions of software • backward compatibility noun * * * ˌbackwards comˈpatible 7 [backwards compatible] (also … Useful english dictionary
IBM PC compatible — computers are those generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT. Such computers used to be referred to as PC clones, or IBM clones since they almost exactly duplicated all the significant features of the PC architecture, facilitated by… … Wikipedia
