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"Also, once a developer has produced their iOS-based product - they are forced to sell through one marketplace" They know that going in. Nobody's putting a gun
by jonhendry 16y ago
"Also, once a developer has produced their iOS-based product - they are forced to sell through one marketplace"
They know that going in. Nobody's putting a gun to their head and forcing them to write iOS apps. If they finish their app and only then figure this out, they're too stupid to be writing software.
- lwhi 16y agoApple can change (and has changed) the terms and conditions of entry to the AppStore without notice.
- jonhendry 16y agoSure, but still, they know up front that they are essentially dependent on Apple's good graces. They know it's the App Store or nothing. It's a risk. But then, there's also a risk that someone else will put out a better equivalent app first and win all the mindshare. Or that many different equivalent apps will ship first, and their app will have a hard time getting noticed.
- lwhi 16y agoWell, I suppose this is essentially what I'm arguing for: I think that this situation is less than desirable. Apple (and corporations in general) shouldn't be able to artificially influence how a (sub)market functions. If this is accepted, I think the only logical way to stop these situations from occurring is via legislation or regulation. It's not an ideal solution, but then - the alternative (of doing nothing) is even less ideal in my opinion.