backwards-compatible

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backwards-compatible

adj (Comput, Hi-Fi etc) → abwärtskompatibel (with mit)
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Backwards compatibility is something Microsoft has highlighted this generation, offering a large library of Xbox 360 games along with some games from the original Xbox.
Via integrated auto-negotiation technology, the camera offers automatic backwards compatibility from 10GBase-T (10Gb/s) to NBase-T (5Gb/s and 2.5Gb/s) or the traditional 1000Base-T (1Gb/s output).
He added: "Whether it's backwards compatibility or the possibility of cross-generational play, we'll be able to transition that community to next-gen.
The SLM-5650B supports backwards compatibility / inter-operability for existing SLM-5650A networks while providing enhanced performance.
For the time being, the 14-year-old WPA2 security protocol will continue to have backwards compatibility until WPA3 becomes the required security for wireless devices.
Backwards compatibility is built-in, and IQAVISION has a System Migration Tool that enables users to import system data from an existing system.
While it doesn't confirm the PS5 will play PS4 games, it could show Sony are conducting backwards compatibility testing.
Details on the PS5's specs are scarce to say the least, but many in the industry share the opinion that the PS5 is going offer backwards compatibility with PS4 Pro games.
Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, Ericsson, says: "We have a long history of strong backwards compatibility and our products and software are built for evolution -- with Ericsson, there is no need to rip and replace.
"We have a long history of strong backwards compatibility and our products and software are built for evolution - with Ericsson, there is no need to rip and replace.
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