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> I just don't want to rent my right to develop and deploy on my device >I am not opposed to Apple keeping its OS closed. I am fine with the Apple Store distri

> I just don't want to rent my right to develop and deploy on my device >I am not opposed to Apple keeping its OS closed. I am fine with the Apple Store distribution "choke point". These two statements contradict each other. A closed OS means that the consumer can only load applications on their device that have been approved by Apple. If people weren't required to rent the right to deploy on the iPhone, then anyone could freely load arbitrary non-Apple approved code. Therefore, by arguing for rent-free development, you are demanding a non-closed OS.

plinkplonk 17y ago
">> I just don't want to rent my right to develop and deploy on my device >>I am not opposed to Apple keeping its OS closed. I am fine with the Apple Store distribution "choke point". >These two statements contradict each other. " They don't. (see below). "These two statements contradict each other. A closed OS means that the consumer can only load applications on their device that have been approved by Apple." I am using "closed" as opposed to "Open Source". Linux is Open Source. Windows is closed. I can load anything I want on it without getting permission from Microsoft, though I can't see the source. I don't mind much being able to sell only through AppleStore. I just want to be able to put my apps on my device without paying anything to anybody, not sell them to you (for which I don't mind going through the App Store if necessary. Iow I don't want to deploy on your device.I have no plans to sell desktop/device sw at present which maybe why I don't care about AppleStore's policies.)
- gte910h 17y ago
  You're actually the prime candidate for jailbreaking your phone. Then you can put your apps on your phone.