So they "update" software and eventaully I cannot use them

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I am not going to purchase a new computer. Yes, my iMac is by now a dinosaur. The highest OS I can go is 10.6.8. I think.

Have been using Skype for more than 10 years and was now told that I was cut, because I needed to download the new version which I thought I've done before but did it again. And... surprise, need at least 10.9. So will have to use regular phone calls for long distance.

Something similar with Quicken which I have been using since 1992!. Yes, I updated to new versions and then, several years ago, they told me that if I was updating to the new version I would not be able to open files from previous years. And I often do visit them.

And... the old Quicken does not work on the OS 10.9 which my spouse has in the laptop. So we kept the old laptop for when we go to the CPA for taxes, or something.

I always thought that Microsoft forced users to constantly update software. And, of course, Microsoft owns Skype...

OK, end rant