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And how will business apps be viable if you aren't allowed to install your own software?

by Raphael 16y ago

KingOfB 16y ago
http://developer.apple.com/programs/iphone/enterprise/ http://developer.apple.com/programs/iphone/enterprise/ Basically this allows side loading of business apps to approved business of a large (500+) size. I'm not sure if the apps need to be approved by apple still, but I'm guessing they would.
- JoeAltmaier 16y ago
  And yet, Apple's opinion on whether an app is appropriate for your company is worthless.
  - gte910h 16y ago
    I concur. I hope the courts deem them a monopoly and force them to allow alternate app loading mechanisms to all.
- gte910h 16y ago
  That is not what that program is for. It is only for internally developed applications for use internally. Useless for a vast majority of things.
  - pwhelan 16y ago
    And why Android will likely take over the medical market, because one doesn't have to deal with this nonsense.
    - gte910h 16y ago
      Yes, I think you're right there will be a large set of medical vendors who will do this. Then again, there are a LARGE subset of technophobic doctors who love apple and will clamor for that instead.
      - pwhelan 16y ago
        That is true. I could be wrong, but I personally feel that Apple is being difficult on purpose. I do not think they want the iPad to become a business device (or be a company that produces primarily for businesses). I think they want to be recreational products company -- which works pretty well for them -- and not have to deal with similar problems that Microsoft with business issues. I won't be at all surprised if the Android tablets have a similar look & feel to the iPad, but intended for specialized work as opposed to media consumption. I imagine the customization capability of an Android (or other OS) tablet would allow for simple, specialized devices that succeed. I could be entirely wrong about Apple's paradigm and the resultant prospects. I disagree with many of Apple's decisions, but no one can deny their success over the past few years (though their stock is overvalued right now imho).
        gte910h 16y ago
        I believe they're trying to make 100% sure there is not a legal way to get around the Appstore ecosystem, that way they keep their 30% of all sales. If they have to sacrifice b2b apps, I think they're fine with that.
gte910h 16y ago
Most just release free/cheap clients for services they sell for much much more than that for other methods of consumption. Not associated with any of these companies: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomeeting/id363452804?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomeeting/id363452804?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logmein-ignition/id299616801?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logmein-ignition/id299616801?... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ac-7-pro-control-surface/id363743042?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ac-7-pro-control-surface/id36... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/citrix-receiver-for-ipad/id363501921?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/citrix-receiver-for-ipad/id36... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lexi-complete/id295363885?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lexi-complete/id295363885?mt=... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webex-for-ipad/id364031971?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webex-for-ipad/id364031971?mt...

And how will business apps be viable if you aren't allowed to install your own software?

by Raphael 16y ago

And how will business apps be viable if you aren't allowed to install your own software?

http://developer.apple.com/programs/iphone/enterprise/ http://developer.apple.com/programs/iphone/enterprise/ Basically this allows side loading of business apps to approved business of a large (500+) size. I'm not sure if the apps need to be approved by apple still, but I'm guessing they would.

JoeAltmaier 16y ago
And yet, Apple's opinion on whether an app is appropriate for your company is worthless.
- gte910h 16y ago
  I concur. I hope the courts deem them a monopoly and force them to allow alternate app loading mechanisms to all.
gte910h 16y ago
That is not what that program is for. It is only for internally developed applications for use internally. Useless for a vast majority of things.
- pwhelan 16y ago
  And why Android will likely take over the medical market, because one doesn't have to deal with this nonsense.
  - gte910h 16y ago
    Yes, I think you're right there will be a large set of medical vendors who will do this. Then again, there are a LARGE subset of technophobic doctors who love apple and will clamor for that instead.
    - pwhelan 16y ago
      That is true. I could be wrong, but I personally feel that Apple is being difficult on purpose. I do not think they want the iPad to become a business device (or be a company that produces primarily for businesses). I think they want to be recreational products company -- which works pretty well for them -- and not have to deal with similar problems that Microsoft with business issues. I won't be at all surprised if the Android tablets have a similar look & feel to the iPad, but intended for specialized work as opposed to media consumption. I imagine the customization capability of an Android (or other OS) tablet would allow for simple, specialized devices that succeed. I could be entirely wrong about Apple's paradigm and the resultant prospects. I disagree with many of Apple's decisions, but no one can deny their success over the past few years (though their stock is overvalued right now imho).
      - gte910h 16y ago
        I believe they're trying to make 100% sure there is not a legal way to get around the Appstore ecosystem, that way they keep their 30% of all sales. If they have to sacrifice b2b apps, I think they're fine with that.

gte910h 16y ago

Most just release free/cheap clients for services they sell for much much more than that for other methods of consumption. Not associated with any of these companies: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomeeting/id363452804?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomeeting/id363452804?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logmein-ignition/id299616801?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logmein-ignition/id299616801?... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ac-7-pro-control-surface/id363743042?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ac-7-pro-control-surface/id36... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/citrix-receiver-for-ipad/id363501921?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/citrix-receiver-for-ipad/id36... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lexi-complete/id295363885?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lexi-complete/id295363885?mt=... http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webex-for-ipad/id364031971?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webex-for-ipad/id364031971?mt...