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In short, it's because that work would not otherwise be done unless there are companies that demand it. Who wants to work on software that has been deemed "end
by dumpsterdiver 3y ago
In short, it's because that work would not otherwise be done unless there are companies that demand it.
Who wants to work on software that has been deemed "end of life"? There will be no further traction with that software, only the people who aren't willing or able to update their legacy code will benefit from that work. This type of work is the epitome of "pay me" kind of work.
Edit: I have an strong assumption that these EOL patches will not be open source. I didn't mention that in my comment, and I should have at the very beginning.
- SoftTalker 3y ago> Who wants to work on software that has been deemed "end of life"? People who are pragmatic about their work and don't let their ego tell them that they should only be working on bleeding-edge software that "matters." If people are using it, it matters. More people are using and depending on OpenSSL than 90% of the code any VC startup is cranking out today.
- anamexis 3y agoIf I'm being pragmatic about my work, I'm going to demand to be paid.
- SoftTalker 3y agoI said nothing about not being paid.
- orf 3y ago> If people are using it, it matters Can they purchase food with a printed out list of all the companies that use OpenSSL?