diff --git a/project/never-die.md b/project/never-die.md index 8ccbabd..b24196b 100644 --- a/project/never-die.md +++ b/project/never-die.md @@ -14,3 +14,14 @@ Often, slow-moving (or stuck) Linux distributions are blamed for this. "I am forced to use Linux Y with version Z so I have to use your software version X". +## How I reply + +There is no right or wrong here and I expect just about every project to have +their own answers and approaches when these kinds of users appear. + +I primarily refer people to the latest version, helping them understand that +we have fixed numerous bugs since their version and that the latest is more +secure and recommended etc. Explaining the situation. + +In some projects I might suggest a paid support contract could be a way for a +developer to take on the problem with that ancient version.