What is compatibility?

What is compatibility?

In the calculation, this means something works with something else. It can be applied to the hardware or the software.

Some made up examples to illustrate:

Printer is compatible with Windows 7 means a printer will work with Windows 7.

Football game 2004 is of in Football game 2004 will be compatible with Windows 8 average does not with Windows 8.

Toolbar XYZ is incompatible with 64-bit Internet Explorer 9 means the toolbar XYZ will be on 64-bit Internet Explorer 9will not work.

If you have a concern for specific compatibility please fee free to ask for advice in these forums.

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