1.  compatible software(n = noun.communication) - application software programs that share common conventions so they can be utilized together;
is a kind of computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system

2.  compatible software(n = noun.communication) - software that can run on different computers without modification;
is a kind of computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system

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