Backward Compatibility

The very first computer I ever used was a Commodore 64.

My current smartphone will run Commodore 64 programs.

The next device I got was the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

My current smartphone will run NES games.

Next I got a x86-compatible PC running MS-DOS.

My current smartphone will run MS-DOS.

Then I got Windows 3.1!

My current smartphone will run Win3.11.

Then I got Windows 95!

My current smartphone will run Win95.

Then I migrated to linux on my PC.

My current smartphone will run linux programs.

Noticing a trend here? It's called backward-compatibility. If the software pre-dates the hardware, it should run on the hardware.

That's the problem with IOS and Android. They are sandboxes designed only to run software specifically designed for them. And it's bleeding over to the PC market. That's bad.

gpodder

I love just deleting software that used to work... but then gets "updated"... and now doesn't work for crap any more.

For the longest time I used gpodder as my podcast client. But it quit working. Just doesn't work any more. Removed and re-installed... still doesn't work.

Bam! Gone! Bye bye gpodder!

Who's next?