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I understand that a company cannot keep all old software downloadable forever, but note that in this case it was just a four years old device.

• zepto 5y ago
  First gen is the operative word. That device is not representative. 4 years was an eternity in device capability at the time the first gen of the iPad was released. I’m writing this on a 6 year old iPad Pro that I use every day. Everything runs on it, and it shows no sign of being too slow or even needing a battery replacement. It seems like the problem has been solved.
  • splix 5y ago
    It wasn't a problem with the device. It was Apple decision that one day disallowed to download existing working software. They had the software, and I don't think it was too expensive to keep it downloadable for a few more years. Or you mean that there was a problem with Apple servers and now it's fixed?
    • zepto 5y ago
      No - I mean the problem is fixed in general. Not for this specific device.