In those--the Early years--I ackshuly drove down to SIlly Valley for the Launch (IIRC?) or big to-do of, dBase--the prize was: a free box of all the stuff. Thought I might soneday dive into that pool.

Nah.. not my cup of hemlock.

* I mean, the original creators with-mojo, long-gone and the seller (who groks mainly his Orchid collection?)
..or Rewrite-from-scratch with un-tested talent {?};

OK we're all too-lazy? stressed? to live in the 21st Century ..given its first couple decades of devolution.
(HAL-9000 already won). His final victory? ∆-DNA of the Drumpf dynasty). Vengeance over,

HAL 9000: I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that. HAL 9000: I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Bowman: Open the pod bay doors, HAL.

No thanks needed for explication.. It's just another day for.. Bicycle Mechanic.