[drzaiusapelord]

This is why the linux desktop failed to penetrate the market. You can't say, "Well it does 80% of what most people need." Most people just surf the web, view photos, and other basic functionality. That 20% it can't do is a deal breaker. Not to mention the things most people never do, but businesses rely on like legacy/proprietary software support.

>It doesn't cost anything to keep these features around, why kill them off?

This is also why the features list of a basic Windows or Office install is miles long. Once developed, there's no cost other than maintenance of those features (updates, security, etc).

I think its hard to argue against complexity in software. The ultra-complex usually win for rational market reasons.