1. If it's abandonware, then relatively few people are affected. Also, you can always recompile it for your new platform. It's not seamless, but it's much bet

1. If it's abandonware, then relatively few people are affected. Also, you can always recompile it for your new platform. It's not seamless, but it's much better than an old binary. 2. Most free software is also available on proprietary platforms. Seldom an issue. Some people will say they "cannot" read your .odf document, but if they can't even install LibreOffice, they likely have more urgent problems, such as the crapload of malware that is most likely infesting their computer right now. 4. Don't have any counter-argument. You may be right.