I don't think it's fair to compare the pricing of 1990 with that of today. To get started developing my own stuff on Windows or Android, the tools and SDKs are

I don't think it's fair to compare the pricing of 1990 with that of today. To get started developing my own stuff on Windows or Android, the tools and SDKs are free today. I can do whatever I want locally and don't have to pay a dime to anyone.