Would C++ programmers embrace a new C++ engine that couldn't compile old C++ code??
Because that's what MicroSoft did with VB.Net, it won't run code from any of the earlier versions of VB.
How would Java programmers react to a new Java engine that couldn't run old Java code?
...And you think that's the right thing?! You must be young and in no position of corporate or financial responsibility.
Hmmm...So when the automobile came into being and the buggies were no longer compatible, you're saying everyone should still be driving around in horse-drawn buggies? If you write ANSI C++ code, it should still compile. If you didn't, that's hardly ANSI's problem.
As to slamming me and my credentials, I was the founder and CEO of a software company that produced compilers and other programming tools for 17 years and am teaching in the computer technology department of a Big Ten university. Before you run off at the mouth next time, you might want to click on the person's name first to see if they have any depth to them. I did so with yours and have a pretty good idea of how you spend your time...I'll stack my credentials against yours any day of the week.