20 years ago, probably. I don't understand why it is still the case today that legacy is important. Who is still running very old, 25yo software, and just how are they wagging the dog?
SF's subway system is still using floppy disks. Being on HN might feel like everyone is on Rust or Rails or something else but sadly in the real world under the hood there's lots and lots of legacy - yes important 1s too.
re-thc|2 years ago