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Backward capability (also backwards compatibility) is the ability of older software to use files made by newer versions of that software. For example, Word 2003 can (with an extra download) modify and edit files saved in Word 2007. Word 2007 can also save files in the Word 2003 format to save trouble. Certain software, such as CodaMusic's Finale music composition software is not backwards compatible, meaning that files edited with Finale 2007 cannot be read in Finale 2006.
Backwards compatibility is a useful feature of software because people with different versions of one piece of software can all edit a file without having to worry about conversion and the troubles that can come when old software cannot read new software's data.
If software is not backwards compatible, there are typically ways to circumvent the problems caused. You can copy the text from the new version and save it in a Notepad .txt document that can be read by most any program. Of course, you lose some of the formatting data, like font and spacing, but it is better than retyping. With Finale for example, you can export the file in MusicXML, which is a format readable by every recent version of Finale. You lose some information, but you do not have to redo your work.
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∙ 8y agoBackwardness is the state, quality, or condition of being backwards.
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An essay regarding backwardness of society in India?
an essay regarding backwardness of society in India
Is sterotyping a cause for backwardness?
Not at all.
What are the causes for the African backwardeness?
indolence is the cause of backwardness
What factors has lead to backwardness of women?
Social security and education
What factors has lead to the backwardness of women?
Social security and education
What is the noun form of backward?
Backwardness is the noun form of backward.
What is the causes of science and technology backwardness?
brain drain,poor facilities
What do you suffer today besides poverty homelessness and hunger?
Backwardness due to poor education.
What part of speech is the word backward?
"Backward" is an adjective. "Backwards" and "backwardly" are adverbs and "backwardness" is a noun.
Which program was intended to overcome the backwardness of China's economy technology and industry?
Great Leap Forward
What program was intended to overcome the backwardness of China's economytechnologyand industry?
The Great Leap Forward was intended to overcome the backwardness of China's economy, technology, and industry through rapid industrialization and collectivization of agriculture. However, it ultimately resulted in widespread famine and economic hardship.
Reason for indias backwardness?
If you're asking about Native Americans -- maybe some of the "backwardness" is due to the fact that they have been murdered and oppressed by the power-hungry White man for so long. If you're asking about the Indians in India -- again...maybe some of the "backwardness" is due to the fact that they have been oppressed by the power-hungry White man for so long.
