Hi Larry,

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IMO, it's really all about priority. Yes there are bugs that have been left over for years. However, it sounds like there are also work arounds for those bugs that have existed for almost as long. If there is a "relatively straight-forward" work around, then the priority drops. It's that simple.
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It is true if:
a) a "straight-forward" and not and "not penalizing" work around exist

but this is not true for many old bugs.

b) the priority is set by the community that uses the product, not by
the product producer.

c) the MS put a public lists of bugs not fixed on next release;
if i known this, i put the my heart in peace, and try one solution alternative.

Fabio