As a C++ dev myself, and lots of past experiences with code archeology, nowadays I wouldn't even bat an eye before reaching for a Docker container of the approp

As a C++ dev myself, and lots of past experiences with code archeology, nowadays I wouldn't even bat an eye before reaching for a Docker container of the appropriate system version, where to build an old and unmaintained C or C++ codebase. Otherwise, pain ensues... If we add loading binary libs built for an older system, then there is no question. Who wants to deal with incompatible versions of the GLIBC?