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Comment by al_borland

12 hours ago

If you’re worried about OS security patches, shouldn’t using software that hasn’t been updated in 6 years be of similar concern?

I’m not arguing that software needs to be updated every 2 weeks, as is the trend now. However, 6 years, when there have been major architectural changes and UI changes. At some point the software should be deemed abandoned and it’s time to find something new.

Even a simple update to support the M-series chips means the dev is still around and can release updates, even if there have been no other feature updates in 6 years as its finished software. The occasional sign of life on finished projects is helpful.