I completely understand that somebody does not want to upgrade into the warp-abyss-abomination of modern windows, especially if huge expenses software was written once, that needs backwards compatability or contains sensitive data. You can not use windows if you work for anything with sensitive data.
In todays world the legacy is the good stuff. Just needs protection.
Why does it matter anyways. With both Intel and AMD running processors independent of your machine, there's really no way to keep anything secure unless you use a machine that's over 20 years old.
> there's really no way to keep anything secure unless you use a machine that's over 20 years old.
This is nonsense. Security isnt a binary thing, and even if it was, you're still vulnerable to wrench-ops. If your threat model is that you suspect your procedure manufacture have backdoored your CPU, you better be running your own fab, air gapping your machines, and desoldering input ports.
Meanwhile for probably 95% of people and businesses out there, keeping windows up to date, 2FA required, encryption in transit and at rest, and regular tested backups is enough.
Not wearing seatbelts and helmets doesn't save everyone, so it is worthless to use them as a vain attempt to save human lives.
People like that and the associated competence level are rolling out the red carpet.