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I will likely have some software compatibility/security issue by using a 10y old phone. Theoretically I do not have to, but software is designed with constant i

I will likely have some software compatibility/security issue by using a 10y old phone. Theoretically I do not have to, but software is designed with constant internal requirement changes.

throwawayadvsec 3y ago
Every single useful device on earth that is connected to the internet needs to be updated regularly. You sounds like a salesperson telling a dev "why didn't you make our software bug free and vulnerability free????" You're free to use Windows XP and a Nokia 3310.
- TheMode 3y ago
  > Every single useful device on earth that is connected to the internet needs to be updated regularly. Could you explain me why? I am not saying that developer should simply make software bug free, I know that this is impossible, I however believe that you could heavily reduce friction point by simply having less code, and reducing the software reliance on the hardware/OS Monolithic projects like Android prevents it from happening, you have to depend on that huge codebase to run any software, and as every software must follow Android update path, you need to continuously update your hardware
  - throwawayadvsec 3y ago
    "Could you explain me why?" Well for starters bug and vulnerabilities. Hundred of millions/or even billions of devices are hackable without that much effort, why? Because people use outdated versions of their software. >Monolithic projects like Android prevents it from happening, you have to depend on that huge codebase to run any software, You could say the same about any decent OS. If you want no updates and don't care about features, get a Nokia 3310. >you need to continuously update your hardware No one is preventing you from using a 10 yo device with hundreds of vulnerabilities and 500mb of ram.