[lwhi]

I disagree. I think constraints (such as memory availablity) are a useful device to encourage creativity.

[kadoban]

There's still easily enough constraints to be had to make programming interesting.

[lwhi]

True, but I think constraints are essential for creativity.

Whether it's artistic or scientific .. maybe it can feel a bit academic when we have so much memory and processing power available, but I personally think it really makes a difference.