Andģ) Each new version of Windows moves further away from the classic Win32 programming model, which allowed room for a lot of tinkering. That leads me to point #2Ģ) Windows 10 is being updated way too frequently (twice a year) and each new version changes something that breaks Classic Shell. Even keeping it running on newer version of Windows is a lot of work. It requires a lot of effort to add new major features to Classic Shell and keep it relevant. I have other hobbies that demand my time, some related to software and some not. There were few factors that led to my decision:ġ) Lack of free time. His passion for all things Windows was instrumental to the Classic Shell success. My thanks go to you for your continued support and encouragement.Īnd of course, special thanks to Gaurav Kale, who stuck with me from the early days to the end. It was in large part due to all of you, the active Classic Shell community, that reported issues, suggested features, provided translations, developed new skins and participated in forum discussions. It started back in 2009 as a simple weekend project and over time grew to be a hugely popular software brand with many millions of downloads. It was a great adventure for me that lasted 8 fun and exciting years. After months of deliberation, I have decided to stop the development of Classic Shell.
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