Re: 1,000 year backward compatability of tools

On Wed, 19 Feb 2003, Bob Friesenhahn wrote:

> On Wed, 19 Feb 2003, John W. Eaton wrote:
> >
> > But now?  Do we really have to worry about these old systems?  If
> > people enjoy the vintage hardware, then is it that bad if they can
> > only use vintage software on it as well?
>
> To install modern software on one of these vintage systems would be
> like putting chrome mag wheels on a Rolls Royce. :-)

to complete the analogy, with autoconf 2.57, the tires are forgotten in
the rush to admire the wheels.

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