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There is probably little basis to draw any conclusions from one data point. Besides, this focuses on the wrong thing - what they aren't realizing is that apple
by comatose_kid 19y ago
There is probably little basis to draw any conclusions from one data point. Besides, this focuses on the wrong thing - what they aren't realizing is that apple doesn't need 100MM to boost development. Apple just provided a way for any smart person with an idea to place his/her product in front of every iphone user.
Bring on the naysayers. I see huge opportunity (VC funded or otherwise).
- wallflower 19y agoPut it this way: Would you rather be the proud owner of an iTunes-marquee-featured Top 50 (by sales, with 70% going into your bank account) iPhone application or a top 50 Facebook app (where your revenues are eaten by bandwidth and server hosting costs)?
- comatose_kid 19y agoAnd the barriers to entry are lower for Facebook apps. Comparatively fewer people know Objective C and the Cocoa frameworks.