If I have to use windows, I write batch scripts. They still work and there is a lot of documentation online. There’s even a good set of GUI dialogs with WizApp (or the Zenity port).

Great, now install Powershell 7+ by default.
I’m tired of having to use Powershell 5 for anything that will run on remote servers or clients.

Venerable? I think you mean dogshit.