OS-dependent software
[/ˌoʊ ɛs dɪˈpɛndənt ˈsɔftˌwɛr/]
nounpl: OS-dependent software / OS-dependent softwares
software dependente do sistema operacional
1. Computer software that is designed to run on a specific operating system and cannot function properly on other operating systems without modification
This OS-dependent software only works on Windows and requires significant recoding to run on macOS.
Este software dependente do sistema operacional funciona apenas no Windows e requer recodificação significativa para ser executado no macOS.
2. Applications that rely heavily on specific system libraries, APIs, or kernel features of a particular operating system
Many enterprise OS-dependent software solutions are tightly integrated with Windows Active Directory.
Muitas soluções de software dependente do SO são fortemente integradas ao Active Directory do Windows.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, there is increasing preference for cross-platform solutions to reduce costs and improve flexibility. In the USA, OS-dependent software remains common in enterprise environments, particularly Windows-based business applications. The term reflects broader discussions about software portability and the advantages of open standards.
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