Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux forward compatible?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Installation of newer packages on old Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions.
  • Installation of packages made available starting from a specific Red Hat Enterprise Linux version.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

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