I think the problem here is pretty obvious:

  1. 5.8.0 Jul/2002 -- 5.8.9 Dec/2008 :: 6 years.
  2. 5.10.0 Dec/2007 -- 5.10.1 Aug/2009 :: 2 years.
  3. 5.12.0 Apr/2010 -- 5.12.4 Jun/2011 :: 1 year.
  4. 5.14.0 May/2011 -- 5.14.2 Sep/2011 :: 5 months.
  5. 5.16.0 May/2012 -- last version in July or August?

Taking old versions out of support based upon the number of new major versions since its release, when the lifespan of each new release is getting geometrically shorter, is a crock.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

The start of some sanity?

In reply to Re: What is a really old version of Perl? by BrowserUk
in thread What is a really old version of Perl? by Argel

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