Its more along the lines of there being interfaces in newer versions that aren't available in windows xp. >From an end-user's standpoint, consider the search box. To open word in windows xp, I need to use traditional navigation keys to find the shortcut to it, wherever that may be on my machine. On later versions of windows, all I need do is press the windows key, type "word", and press enter. This metaphor remains true for developers as well. New features have been added in later versions of windows that don't exist on xp, and therefore, likely for security reasons, code needs to change to take advantage of these new features. In some cases, this means that backwards compatibility cannot be maintained. I'd welcome anybody who can mention specific examples of these developer interfaces; I know there are numerous, especially in the realm of accessibility, but I don't know them well enough to name directly.
-------------------------------------------------- From: "Charles Rivard" <wee1s...@fidnet.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:46 To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers The older computers could still use Dropbox if no changes were made to Dropbox. No changes had to be made, because it worked just fine on the newer machines, as far as I know. The reason most often given for dropping support for XP is that, "You've got to keep up with today's technology." To me, this is lame. Whatever happened to backward compatibility? The only reason we "have to keep up with today's technology" is because the producers of hardware and software and web sites are forcing us to do so by making their sites and products unaccessible with what we choose to continue using and which we are comfortable and familiar with. For instance, in order to use Microsoft's Windows 10, which has a web browser that is not able to be used with screen readers, you need the latest version of JAWS, which some people cannot afford. I would rather stay with what works than forage into what isn't as reliable and dependable. Apple, on the other hand, allows older technology such as iPhones to work with even the newest firmware. The 4S will be phased out, but it has been around, and it still works with the latest firmware update. Why don't others follow the same philosophy? They would keep their share of the market, and probably even increase their customer base if they did. If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 8:43 AM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers That's annoying At 09:16 PM 4/26/2016, you wrote: >Hi all, > >As some people use Dropbox for sharing betas and other game related things >I >felt this was relevant to the list. Over the summer Dropbox will be ending >desktop support for Windows XP computers. On June 26, you will no longer be >able to download the desktop app on windows xp or create an account with >it. >Then, on August 29, Dropbox will sign all XP users out of the desktop app >and they will no longer be able to sign in from that system. The account >will still be accessible from the online site or other devices. > >Here is the page on dropbox.com with more info: > >https://www.dropbox.com/help/9227 > >Karl > >--- >Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
