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I'd also be concerned that on Android that the user might have a device that doesn't allow off-Market installs, and then I'd have to use a distribution mechanis

by Xuzz 16y ago

I'd also be concerned that on Android that the user might have a device that doesn't allow off-Market installs, and then I'd have to use a distribution mechanism I don't prefer (maybe even an alternative market like Amazon was rumored to be creating). No platform is perfect.

statictype 16y ago
Less of a concern. If Apple decides to go into the Medical gadgets field and updates their terms of service accordingly, you are basically hosed. There's no recourse. Not even an alternate 'off-Market install'.
- Xuzz 16y ago
  Unless your customer's Android device happens to come from AT&T, where you have the exact same issue. (This isn't to say I don't agree with you that they shouldn't be able to kick you off, but, you know what? No mobile platform is good in that respect.)
  - dejb 16y ago
    Yes but your program will still work on other android platforms that don't try to prevent non-app software so the software development effort investment isn't wasted.