>>The other side of the question is, Why is the software always so
"vulnerable" and "broken" in the first >>place as to be unsuitable for
Long Term Support?
>>
>>If the software code worked when it was released some number of years
ago, then why doesn't it still work >>the same way today as it it did
when it was released?
Whenever I hear people complain about computers and/or software. I
always suggest them to use something like the abacus of 2000 bc. You
should be glad for what they do for you ;) And since humans operate
them, you will find annoyances as with doctors amputating the wrong
limb.