You’ve never run into obscure but vital software being run on old and unsupported versions of windows that also can’t be moved to newer hardware. It’s a niche use case, but when you consider that includes some medical equipment, that niche is way more important than it seems. There’s still plenty of things running custom software that can’t be changed without a fully rebuilt program that could cost enough to make it impossible for smaller organizations to feasibly do so.
Besides, it isn’t like this project takes anything away from any others. The devs wouldn’t just magically shift to something less niche. If they were interested in something else, they’d already be doing it. Whatever they might move to would also be a niche interest.
You’ve never run into obscure but vital software being run on old and unsupported versions of windows that also can’t be moved to newer hardware. It’s a niche use case, but when you consider that includes some medical equipment, that niche is way more important than it seems. There’s still plenty of things running custom software that can’t be changed without a fully rebuilt program that could cost enough to make it impossible for smaller organizations to feasibly do so.
Besides, it isn’t like this project takes anything away from any others. The devs wouldn’t just magically shift to something less niche. If they were interested in something else, they’d already be doing it. Whatever they might move to would also be a niche interest.