In this final installment of a multi-part series, Professor Graham Leach examines the Drupal Project’s 2024 decision to end support for Drupal 7. The article analyzes why migration efforts failed, assesses the project's strategic shift, and outlines the broader consequences for open source users and maintainers. Key insights include the limits of technology adoption, the realities of long-term support, and the need for new governance models in Free and Open Source Software.
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