Windows backward compatibility is something I cast a jealous eye on. It leads to the idea that a platform can actually transcend sand-castle transience and get

Windows backward compatibility is something I cast a jealous eye on. It leads to the idea that a platform can actually transcend sand-castle transience and get to a place where it’s sufficiently stable to provide decades-long investments in tools. How often do you need a new roof? That’s the level of intervention we should be shooting for. Maybe longer considering bits don’t literally rot or rust and all most software needs to run is compatible system calls. Wouldn’t even stop those who decide they want to learn new apps every 5 years.