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legacy software

[ˈlɛɡəsi ˈsɔftweər]
nounpl: legacy software systems
software legado
1. Older computer software or systems that are still in use despite being outdated, often difficult to maintain or update
The company still relies on legacy software from the 1990s to manage its inventory.
A empresa ainda depende de software legado dos anos 1990 para gerenciar seu inventário.
2. Applications that continue to operate because replacing them would be costly or disruptive to business operations
Migrating away from legacy software requires significant investment and planning.
Migrar do software legado requer investimento significativo e planejamento.
Synonyms
outdated softwareold softwareheritage softwareaging systems
Antonyms
modern softwarecutting-edge softwarecontemporary software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software legado
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese IT contexts
São Paulo
sistema antigo
Alternative informal term used in business contexts
Portugal
software herdado
Preferred term in Portuguese IT community

Related Idioms & Phrases

dealing with legacy systems
legacy software maintenance
legacy code migration
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