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The difference being that the COBOL is still supported after a decade.
by gavindean90 2y ago
The difference being that the COBOL is still supported after a decade.
- int_19h 2y agoActiveState still offers a supported Python 2.7 version across all major platforms for those who need it (https://www.activestate.com/products/python/python-2-7/ https://www.activestate.com/products/python/python-2-7/), so that's 14 years and counting. If enough stuff needs it, people will keep it running. Java 8 will probably be in the same boat eventually if/when Oracle finally drops support.
- 0cf8612b2e1e 2y agoI am not even sure what support is needed at this point. The interpreter is what it is. You know there are no new libraries to integrate. I guess deploying it on a newer OS which might make it challenging to install unless it is a freshly compiled build?
- int_19h 2y agoPatches for security issues, most notably.