Legacy system

In computing, a legacy system is an old method, technology, computer, or application software, "of, relating to, or being a previous or outdated computer system."

Pejorative term

Often a pejorative term, referencing a system as "legacy" often implies that the system is out of date or in need of replacement.

See also

• Backward compatibility
• Computing
• Forward compatibility
• Intellectual property
• Link rot

External links

• Legacy system @ Wikipedia