For all I know, new versions probably run fine in current OSs. But I don’t own new versions. I could use open source stuff that has less features and less creature comforts, but then I also need to dedicate a newer laptop to the go box.
The whole point of that hobby is reliability and stability. Those old lenovos are tanks and I have spares for days.
I left mine as XP, keep it around for a couple of ancient ham radio apps.
Do they not work on wine?
For all I know, new versions probably run fine in current OSs. But I don’t own new versions. I could use open source stuff that has less features and less creature comforts, but then I also need to dedicate a newer laptop to the go box.
The whole point of that hobby is reliability and stability. Those old lenovos are tanks and I have spares for days.