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1. Panzer+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-02-05 05:37:01
This not answers my question. I just don't see any necessity to update an editor like Notepad++ at all. Such programs are usually stable and there is no need to add new features constantly. Even security vulnerabilities don't matter much, since a text editor isn't that critical piece of software.

My Notepad++ installation, for example, is 5 years old and it's fine for me.

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2. ddtayl+H3[view] [source] 2026-02-05 06:14:47
>>Panzer+(OP)
It probably started with no updates and only a link in the Help menu. Over time they noticed users were getting scammed from Google Ads and other malware delivery methods.

As others have mentioned it a program like this should default into a configuration that has no networking capabilities.

3. DANmod+Kq1[view] [source] 2026-02-05 16:43:17
>>Panzer+(OP)
> Even security vulnerabilities don't matter much, since a text editor isn't that critical piece of software.

…that’s not how that decision should be made at all! :]

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