bit rot

See also: bitrot

English

Noun

bit rot (uncountable)

(computing) The putative tendency of content in storage to become corrupt over time.
(computing) The tendency of software in storage to develop bugs over time due to minor incompatibilities with newer operating environments.

Synonyms

(putative tendency of content): bit decay
(tendency of software): bit decay

See also

Anagrams

bittor, britot

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