Backward compatibility refers to a hardware or software system that can use interfaces and data from earlier generation (s) of the system.

向后兼容性指硬件和软件系统可以使用该系统的早期版本的接口和数据。

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The paper presents boiler′s craft procedure, system control plan, hardware composition and software programming.

本文介绍了锅炉的工艺流程，系统的控制方案，硬件组成和软件编程。

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This system USES the refueling machine controlled by computer, proceeding with hardware and software, realizes fuel oil 's computer manager and locomotive' s refueling oil automatically.

该系统使用了计算机自动控制的加油机，从硬件、软件两方面着手，实现了机车的自动加油和燃料的计算机管理。

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Under its shiny new skin, new hardware and software, such as a slimmed down version of Apple's OS X operating system and a flash memory drive, instead of the current iPod's mechanical hard drive, could keep the new device thin and light.

FORBES: The Next iPod