It's only been 10 years since its downfall was obvious to everyone. If any one offers it as part of their service to you then just realize how little of a crap they care about you.
You never read a book published more than 10 years before? Just because something is old doesn't mean I never want to access it again. And 10 years isn't even that old.
Yes I have read an old book for historical purposes which is why I still have my K&R C book. This is like complaining that you can't get a VHS Player anymore to teach the kids MS Works with The Video Professor.
No surprise there. Flash was never good on Linux (IME).
If the cost of the windows license is a barrier, then maybe the content isn't worth that much to you? I truly don't mean that in a condescending way. I just find that a lot of people like to data hoard without a real need for what they are hoarding.