It's different when old things require ongoing support. Your old mixer will keep working without ongoing support, but software generally requires continued upd

It's different when old things require ongoing support. Your old mixer will keep working without ongoing support, but software generally requires continued updates for security patches, bug fixes, OS updates, new HW, etc. Thus, there's a cost _to the vendor/mfr_ for older software that doesn't exist for older appliances, tools, clothes, etc.