Comment by HeyLaughingBoy

We still do. I think the Service Life of a Toyota Landcruiser is still 25 years. As a software developer, I've written control code for instruments that are expected to be on the market for at least 15-20 years from initial release and we have to plan Support and spare parts accordingly.

It's just that the fast-paced, built to last 6 months stuff gets all the good press.