Backward-compatible

And that this new architecture will be backward-compatible with all of the boards and slot-in accessories that have been designed for the AT range. […] Robert Miles, personal computer group marketing manager for Hewlett-Packard in Australia, said: “[…] H-P believes PCs based on the EISA standard will meet these customer needs because it is fully backward-compatible with today’s software and accessory boards.”

Because Microsoft Word is backward-compatible, it should be able to read any older Word file.

One of the highlights of the Taycan is its 800-volt charging system, which is backward-compatible so that it also works on 400-volt charging stations up to 150 kW.