I think I started using the term ‘deprecate’ in the sense of computer software. Looking at some definitions, I mean something along the lines of:
From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/deprecate:
3. Computer Science: To mark (a component of a software standard) as obsolete to warn against its use in the future so that it may be phased out.
From http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/deprecate
1. to express earnest disapproval of.
2. to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.).
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From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/deprecate:
1. To express disapproval of; deplore.
2. To belittle; depreciate.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/deprecate
3.to depreciate; belittle.
4.Archaic. to pray for deliverance from.
Although sometimes I do pray for deliverance from name changes :-).
If you have another term you like better, let me know.