Lack of proper tools can severely hamper your ability to excel in many fields. As a web designer, I rely heavily on my vector graphics software that can't be replaced easily by something else. The tools in this software allow me to create designs that would be impossible with other less sophisticated applications.

The point of this article is only valid in a fantasy world where one doesn't look too hard at the details.

You'd think as geeks we'd understand better the importance of killer-apps/killer-features and technical innovations for the world of the creative.