I figure so long as the software is stable, responsive, and does not depend on a backend somewhere to function, it's fine. We are accustomed to constant update

I figure so long as the software is stable, responsive, and does not depend on a backend somewhere to function, it's fine. We are accustomed to constant updates, but it is hardly required. Software, so long as it is quality, can stand alone as an "appliance" for a long time. My truck's onboard computers and smart radio come to mind. As does the intel 486 ROM burner in my college lab. The world marches forward, but they still do the job. The biggest "risk" is probably just the advancement of media formats. My smart TV will probably support fewer of the most common formats come 2020.