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Compilers and other development tools link framework code, libraries, and runtimes into binaries. Security issues get discovered, development tools get updated,
by adrianmonk 5y ago
Compilers and other development tools link framework code, libraries, and runtimes into binaries. Security issues get discovered, development tools get updated, binaries don't, binaries lack security fixes.
- kitsunesoba 5y agoOld binaries are also built against old versions of the SDK and as a result get left behind when the OS adds or changes interactions, and if new device sizes are introduced they have to run in a blurry scaled compatability mode.
- howinteresting 5y agoThis is a design flaw from Apple, not an inherent fact about software. On PC most older games scale fine to modern resolutions.