Hi Steve,
I agree with you.
Although I doubt Microsoft will make resources available to look at older versions and provide support/upgrades even for a fee. That activity will not improve the bottom line.
I believe pressures from Wall Street will prevent MSFT from fixing past versions.
As a small investor I see the pressures on Microsoft from the likes of Google, Yahoo, Sony, etc. And I know, you don't like Sony.
I certainly hope Bill Gates and crew will make many improvements on current and future products down the road but I think they'll let sleeping dogs lie.
Greg H