Windows 10 prerequisite for 7.2.0? (so abandon Windows 7 and avoid Windows 8)

[Ilmari Lauhakangas]

On 3.1.2021 11.55, julien2412 wrote:
> Taking a look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7, Windows 7
> (released in 2009) is now only "eligible for the Extended Security Updates
> service. This service is available via OEMs, in yearly installments.
> Security updates are available for the operating system until at most
> January 10, 2023 only for Professional and Enterprise volume licensed
> editions"
> 
> What about asking Windows 8 or rather Windows 10 as prerequisite for future
> LO 7.2.0 Windows version?
> 
> (benefit: not wasting time on an obsolete system if not in dev part in QA
> part for example)

Sadly I don't see it as realistic. Look at the market share between Win 
versions: 
https://gs.statcounter.com/windows-version-market-share/desktop/worldwide/

Let's revisit the topic in January 2023. If the downward trend continues 
at the same rate, Win 7 might have a small enough market share by then 
to justify dropping support.

Ilmari