[taeric]

I don't disagree with your point, but I think you are over estimating how much code some of that takes.

The reality is that we use so much code because it is easier that way. And the added ease is very hard to remove.

Then there is data. A single picture is more storage than my first few computers had. Compression isn't magic.

[mwcampbell]

True. It's particularly sad that so many desktop apps these days bundle a full browser engine (through Electron or the like) because it's so convenient. And I hadn't really thought about how much space photos take up because gasp I don't have a photo library. Music, though? That eats up space too.

[taeric]

Yeah, a ton of data goes to music and video. On the plus side, I no longer spend a ton of physical space on these. Not sure what is more wasteful, tons of movies and music I don't get to on my computer, or bookshelves of the same.

And I still have a fair number of books.