The difference being that the COBOL is still supported after a decade.
ActiveState still offers a supported Python 2.7 version across all major platforms for those who need it (https://www.activestate.com/products/python/python-2-7/), so that's 14 years and counting.
If enough stuff needs it, people will keep it running. Java 8 will probably be in the same boat eventually if/when Oracle finally drops support.
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ActiveState still offers a supported Python 2.7 version across all major platforms for those who need it (https://www.activestate.com/products/python/python-2-7/), so that's 14 years and counting.
If enough stuff needs it, people will keep it running. Java 8 will probably be in the same boat eventually if/when Oracle finally drops support.