pcoder

With 80bit float you have less error and larger numeric range. Your statement is helpful only if you have an alternative (library) for larger precision.

If a FOSS project does not get the expected attraction, despite decades of public existence, despite capable language (Object Pascal), then they have some strange (or not professional-grade) priorities. They are not attractive for new/more compiler developers.

I have systems with identical software and always latest Windows 10. Slowness/hanging is noticeable only on systems with single harddisk and no SSD. The harddisk can get fully occupied by system activities and thus blocks user processes, very annoying. System updates are configured postponed and MS Store app updates are set to be manual, but this helps only partially. Switching off internet connection is more effective.