I was hoping for an article about code complexity, but this was good too.

This is one of the ideas behind building a Minimum Viable Product, and think it's a big strength that startups have. The product doesn't do everything. People will adapt to the product, and start using it in new and unexpected ways. And it's a lot cheaper and easier to build.

I'm curious if there are examples of large companies successfully simplifying existing products. How many features could gmail take away before they alienate too many of their users? Quickbooks, Microsoft office (the ribbon?), or any of the Adobe products?