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]]> By: Rarst http://www.rarst.net/thoughts/unmaintained/#comment-32765 Rarst Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:07:05 +0000 http://www.rarst.net/?p=703#comment-32765 @Ipstenu True, but some old apps work just fine on anything from WinXP (if not earlier) to Win7... I guess it is about scope. The simpler app is, the more likely it is survive following Windows versions. @Ipstenu

True, but some old apps work just fine on anything from WinXP (if not earlier) to Win7…

I guess it is about scope. The simpler app is, the more likely it is survive following Windows versions.

]]> By: Ipstenu http://www.rarst.net/thoughts/unmaintained/#comment-32762 Ipstenu Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:32:49 +0000 http://www.rarst.net/?p=703#comment-32762 <blockquote>Does lack of that development discourage you from using an app?</blockquote> Yes, because it usually means if the OS has a massive (or even minor) change, getting the app fixed will be like having a toenail pulled. I don't mind 'We're not adding new features to the app, but we will break/fix' though I worry when new tech shows up and the app can't adapt to it.

Does lack of that development discourage you from using an app?

Yes, because it usually means if the OS has a massive (or even minor) change, getting the app fixed will be like having a toenail pulled.

I don’t mind ‘We’re not adding new features to the app, but we will break/fix’ though I worry when new tech shows up and the app can’t adapt to it.

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