What Does “Unsupported Software” Really Mean?

Published: 04 May 2023
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❗ "Unsupported software" can refer to different things. I'll review variations on the theme and revisit the question of whether unsupported software can be used safely.

❗ Unsupported software
Unsupported software can mean many things, from no longer getting feature updates and no longer getting bug fixes to no longer receiving any kind of update, including those addressing security issues. Use up-to-date software if you can, but if you can’t or choose not to, be aware of the additional risks to your safety and security.

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Chapters
0:00 Unsupported Software
0:55 No more features
1:33 No more fixes, mostly
2:40 No more fixes of any kind
5:00 The software stops working
6:28 No help
7:25 Is it safe to use unsupported software?

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