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There are 2 types of developer accounts. One is free and one is $99. I think you have to have the $99 account to put your apps in the catalog, but the other acc

There are 2 types of developer accounts. One is free and one is $99. I think you have to have the $99 account to put your apps in the catalog, but the other account gives you access to all the tools and dev resources. Side note, how is your touchpad's battery life? Mine surprisingly sucked.

ryanwatkins 15y ago
Both account types are free, and have always been free for webOS. https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_user&view=login&signup https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_user&vie... There is no fee required to distribute in the catalog, for either a paid or free app.
- cdsanchez 15y ago
  I imagine they require the developer account type for the device program, right? That's what the vocabulary on the page seems to imply -- I'm going to try to get the coupon with with a basic account first, but I expect they'll just tell me to upgrade to the developer account type.
- firefoxman1 15y ago
  Oh my mistake, I was thinking about the developer/community memberships here: https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_register&view=register&info https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_register&#38... You'll notice a Community Membership doesn't mention anything about application submissions. Developer Memberships allow you to... * Enroll in the webOS Developer program ($99/year; covers up to xx application submissions) * Submit you webOS application(s) for review and approval by Palm * Upon approval, your application(s) will be signed to verify its status as Palm approved * Your signed application(s) will be listed in the HP webOS Application Catalog
  - ryanwatkins 15y ago
    The reference to "$99/year; covers up to xx application submissions" is clearly wrong. "xx" as the number of submissions might be the clue. If you click thru to signup it reads: Benefits of a Developer Account - Develop, distribute & manage your apps - Download the SDK - Get documentation, contribute on the forums - Free - annual fee waived for a limited time - Always free for Open Source Developers "limited time" here being ... always. Its always been that way and there is no sign its going to change.

ryanwatkins 15y ago

Both account types are free, and have always been free for webOS. https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_user&view=login&signup https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_user&vie... There is no fee required to distribute in the catalog, for either a paid or free app.

cdsanchez 15y ago
I imagine they require the developer account type for the device program, right? That's what the vocabulary on the page seems to imply -- I'm going to try to get the coupon with with a basic account first, but I expect they'll just tell me to upgrade to the developer account type.
firefoxman1 15y ago
Oh my mistake, I was thinking about the developer/community memberships here: https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_register&view=register&info https://developer.palm.com/index.php?option=com_register&#38... You'll notice a Community Membership doesn't mention anything about application submissions. Developer Memberships allow you to... * Enroll in the webOS Developer program ($99/year; covers up to xx application submissions) * Submit you webOS application(s) for review and approval by Palm * Upon approval, your application(s) will be signed to verify its status as Palm approved * Your signed application(s) will be listed in the HP webOS Application Catalog
- ryanwatkins 15y ago
  The reference to "$99/year; covers up to xx application submissions" is clearly wrong. "xx" as the number of submissions might be the clue. If you click thru to signup it reads: Benefits of a Developer Account - Develop, distribute & manage your apps - Download the SDK - Get documentation, contribute on the forums - Free - annual fee waived for a limited time - Always free for Open Source Developers "limited time" here being ... always. Its always been that way and there is no sign its going to change.