Operating systems

OS compatibility

Running software made for other systems or versions.

Terms

3 terms

  • Compatibility mode

    Compatibility mode is an operating system feature that makes a newer OS imitate an older version so legacy applications run without being modified.

  • Dual boot

    Dual boot is a setup in which two operating systems are installed on one computer and the user chooses which one to start at each boot.

  • Emulation

    Emulation lets an operating system run software built for different hardware or a different platform by imitating the original machine in software.