Why is it ironic? I have been using Windows ever since Windows 3.1 came out. When was that? 1992? Perl 5.8 came out in 2002. So, a Windows GUI is much older. If you are not using a GUI in 2025, then boy, you're really stuck in the past! But why is it weird that I use Perl 5.8 on my computer? I think, Perl 5.8 is the lowest common denominator in all Perl languages. If you want to write code that will definitely run on every version of Perl, then write it in Perl 5.8.

Every programming language has a "standard" or how should I say? A lowest common denominator. For example, C language has a standard since 1989. JavaScript became widely used and standardized when Internet Explorer 6 came out. Sure, they continued to add new features over the years, but if you want to make sure that your script will run on every browser and every smartphone and smart device, then IE6 is going to be your testing ground! Similarly, when it comes to Perl, the de facto standard or baseline is Perl 5.8. So, you shouldn't be surprised.

I have been using Windows all my life. When 95 came out, I switched to it. When Windows 98 came out, I upgrades to 98. Then 98SE. Then Windows XP. Then when Windows 7 came out, I upgraded to Windows 7. I quickly realized that there isn't much of a difference between XP and 7. The main difference is that Windows 7 looks more appealing to the eye. It's definitely nicer. But other than that, it's almost the same. So, I went back to Windows XP. Then Windows 8, 10, and 11 came out. But I have only used those when it was required for work. For every other task, I use XP. Windows XP can do everything I need. It allows me to type Word documents, print, surf the web, write emails, write programs, organize my photos, listen to music, buy stuff on ebay, check my bank account, etc. Everything just works. So, why should I upgrade to Windows 11? Or why should I use the latest Perl? I mean I haven't even taken full advantage of what version 5.8 offers. I still use Microsoft Word 2003, because it has all the features I need. Office Version 2007 contains features that I don't need, and its GUI has been completely redesigned, so I don't like it. But basically, anytime a software upgrade or update comes out, _I_ decide whether I need this or not. I don't like someone else deciding that for me. If I decide that I want the upgrade, I will do it, otherwise I wont.

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