Re:Apple's list of 235 apps that are incompatible with macOS...
by mthoms on Sunday October 13, 2019 @01:05AM
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>Apple is the one here breaking software people have paid for.
No, Apple is releasing brand-new software (MacOS Catalina) for free. If you can't, or don't want to run it, then don't.
It honestly sounds like you think you are entitled to it for some reason.
Re:Apple's list of 235 apps that are incompatible with macOS...
by noisem4ker on Sunday October 13, 2019 @07:54AM
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We are arguing that support for older versions of software is important, be it operating systems or client software. Support here means "keeping things running as they are", translating primarily to security patches with no frills attached.
Everyone is happy that Debian Unstable offers brand-new software in a rolling release, but their up-to-date LTS offering is also highly sought after.
Re:Apple's list of 235 apps that are incompatible with macOS...
by mthoms on Sunday October 13, 2019 @12:12PM
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I understand, thanks. I pointed out in another comment that Mojave support ends in 2021 which will have been 10 years since Adobe CS6's release. The grandparent seems to be arguing that they are entitled to support beyond that.
I get that Windows (for example) backward compatibility is even longer. That's great but involves trade-offs I don't think operating systems should be expected to make.
Do they not deserve to keep using software they have already paid for, at great expense to them? Are they not worth “appeasing” because they’re not ~fortunate~ lucky enough in life, as you were?
Adobe has taken away this option. All power to them, but if you paid for a license, you have a right to keep using that software. Apple is the one here breaking software people have paid for.