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I wonder if anyone voting this up has ever thought about what it takes to put something on the shelves of a traditional store. I think developers in general sho
by tbrock 12y ago
I wonder if anyone voting this up has ever thought about what it takes to put something on the shelves of a traditional store. I think developers in general should thank their lucky stars that any of this exists.
- Lord_Zero 12y agoThats antiquated. Software besides console games are rarely purchased on shelves in stores anymore. Any software you can buy from the store can usually be purchased right off the developers site. In fact who says "Man I really need a new copy of XYZ, maybe ill run up to BestBuy and see if they have it..." Yes its nice for developers that this distribution channel even exists, but its hurting devs and customers more than helping them.
- saturdaysaint 12y agoShelves?
- baconner 12y agoDevs can be aware that it's easier than ever to distribute software while simultaneously knowing that app store channels could be much better. There's nothing contradictory there. Working with an app store like a physical store is a business partnership. We can and should advocate for terms and capabilities with partners that will help our businesses and our customers. This idea that devs should take it or leave it and not say why publicly doesn't make sense to me.
- chc 12y agoThis sounds suspiciously like "Don't complain that the bread is moldy. Some children in Africa don't even HAVE moldy bread."
- brandonmenc 12y agoFalse dilemma. Besides, this article is constructive - offering suggestions to improving the App Store. It's not simply a bitch fest.
- mikeash 12y agoIf it could be so much worse, surely it's wise to fight against those who would roll it back?