What is a Legacy Device?

A legacy tool refers to a Computing Device or sySTEM this is previous, Obsolete or now not in production. This includes all devices that are unsupported or not normally used by maximum devices and Software Program applications.

What Does Legacy Device Mean?

Typically, a legacy tool consists of non plug-and-play (PnP) devices that lack a Peripheral Controller Interface (PCI) and requires manual Configuration and Jumper Installation. A legacy tool also includes computing equipment rendered obsolete with the aid of present day technology.

For Instance, because CD drives replaced Floppy Disk Drives, there are few new Computers distributed with built-in floppy drives. Similarly, native legacy gadgets aren't supported by using maximum Modern-day Software programs.