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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.6 and Launches Mac App Store
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The only App in iLife I actually use is iPhoto, maybe I'll drop it and get it Aperture.
I know I can use my apps on both my iphone and ipad - so thats 2 devices per app,
does it really extend to 5 devices ?
Well, I guess I'm glad for everyone that's getting Aperture for $79. I just bought it at the store literally a week ago for $180. Kind of makes me sick to the stomach. Oh well, I guess I don't really need that extra $100 in my pocket anyway.
Progress. It can be expensive.
At least now we know what one of the new features of Windows 8 will be.
I had error issues too, but as soon as I rebooted (a 2nd time after the install of 10.6.6) I was fine. Works now.
Can't change the name of apps
I just downloaded Evernote, because it said I didn't have it installed (even though I did) and it downloaded and installed itself as "Evernote (79826)". I sure as hell don't want those numbers on the end of the name because of my OCD and it won't let me rename it. I tried deleting it completely and just installing the DMG from Evernote again and it requires an admin password to delete it.
Apple now controls my computer! FU Apple!
I just downloaded Evernote, because it said I didn't have it installed (even though I did) and it downloaded and installed itself as "Evernote (79826)". I sure as hell don't want those numbers on the end of the name because of my OCD and it won't let me rename it. I tried deleting it completely and just installing the DMG from Evernote again and it requires an admin password to delete it.
Apple now controls my computer! FU Apple!
Probably means that Aperture 3.5/4.0 is on the way. For $199.
Look at what Pixelmator has done. Moved its operation to the Appstore and now no more upgrades (despite what Pixelmator promised on the website) unless you pay for the app again.
Meh. I got it in a bundle. Thankfully, I got Adobe PE 9.0 for £23 at Xmas. Bye, bye Pixelmator.
++ ... I was already at 99% download only, but there were still boxed products that I can get now in the AppStore. Also it got now so much easier - it is amazing how many (not technical) users were overwhelmed with finding stuff online, download it, pay it, punch in registration number. Another thing I really like is that when I move to another machine, I don't have to find the registration number in order to use the software - I just reinstall from the AppStore - sweet.
Same here. This is disappointing. It means that we will only be notified of updates for apps that were purchased thru the app store, even though it clearly recognizes apps that you have installed outside the app store.
Problem I see with shipping an OS through the App Store: What happens when your computer crashes/get a new hard drive? You won't have access to the MAS to reinstall Mac OS X.
Happy to see all the people who like the MAS who thought it would be awful. Hopefully a lot of good apps come to it and we'd still be able to access apps that we want that aren't on it.
It's nice to buy just ONE app from iLife '11 instead of all of them. I never use Garage Band. Why bother paying for it?
If they had Final Cut Express for $79, I'd be all over that. Same with Logic Express. $79 for such a download would be perfect.
If they had Final Cut Express for $79, I'd be all over that. Same with Logic Express. $79 for such a download would be perfect.
The cheaper Aperture makes sense.
1) You can't "share" it with your friend. Yes, full-out piracy still exists but that's always been a small percentage of users. This attacks that big grey "middle ground" of people who wouldn't outright steal...but still share with that 1 friend you have. That alone could make it worth the lower price for Apple.
2) You can't re-sell it. It's tied to your account. You own it and ONLY you own it. This means less E-Bay sales and more Apple software sales.
3) I'm guessing there won't be upgrade prices for this. Just like iLife has been in the past.
Put all that together and you get $80 instead of $200.
And you know what? I'm ok with all that. #2 and #3 sound bad, but I like the idea of cheap software every year rather than long chain of "very expensive" + upgrade + upgrade + upgrade. It gets tedious to have to keep all this old stuff "just in case I need the last 5 codes for my next upgrade!"
And besides, this is ALL worth it for the fact that I can install this stuff on ALL my Macs without feeling like a criminal! This is the biggest shift here...sell software for USERS, not for MACHINES. I always buy the 'family' pack of stuff when it's available because I feel guilty, but I still feel ilke I'm getting ripped off 'cause I'm sure the single-pack users are putting their software on multiple Macs anyway. Good riddence to that.
And I don't have numbers but I really do think the impact of #1 is huge. I mean REALLY huge. This may end up being even more important for small software companies than it is for a company like Apple. They've had fewer resources to protect their software in the past. The Mac App store may be a gift from heaven to them for this reason alone.
1) You can't "share" it with your friend. Yes, full-out piracy still exists but that's always been a small percentage of users. This attacks that big grey "middle ground" of people who wouldn't outright steal...but still share with that 1 friend you have. That alone could make it worth the lower price for Apple.
2) You can't re-sell it. It's tied to your account. You own it and ONLY you own it. This means less E-Bay sales and more Apple software sales.
3) I'm guessing there won't be upgrade prices for this. Just like iLife has been in the past.
Put all that together and you get $80 instead of $200.
And you know what? I'm ok with all that. #2 and #3 sound bad, but I like the idea of cheap software every year rather than long chain of "very expensive" + upgrade + upgrade + upgrade. It gets tedious to have to keep all this old stuff "just in case I need the last 5 codes for my next upgrade!"
And besides, this is ALL worth it for the fact that I can install this stuff on ALL my Macs without feeling like a criminal! This is the biggest shift here...sell software for USERS, not for MACHINES. I always buy the 'family' pack of stuff when it's available because I feel guilty, but I still feel ilke I'm getting ripped off 'cause I'm sure the single-pack users are putting their software on multiple Macs anyway. Good riddence to that.
And I don't have numbers but I really do think the impact of #1 is huge. I mean REALLY huge. This may end up being even more important for small software companies than it is for a company like Apple. They've had fewer resources to protect their software in the past. The Mac App store may be a gift from heaven to them for this reason alone.
Error in MAS Solved.
If you have problems logging into Mac App Store (MAS):
1st sign out from the MAS.
2nd quit MAS.
3d re-boot Mac.
4th Sign back into MAS, everything should then be ok!
If you have problems logging into Mac App Store (MAS):
1st sign out from the MAS.
2nd quit MAS.
3d re-boot Mac.
4th Sign back into MAS, everything should then be ok!
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I'm afraid not - my best guess it:
- free minor updates
- full priced major releases (no discount)
Same as on the AppStore for iOS.
But assuming that apps are in general cheaper (and at first glance it looks like that for some apps) it might be a zero sum game (At least I hope so
)Progress. It can be expensive.
At least now we know what one of the new features of Windows 8 will be.
Aye, another ripoff copy of Steam. /tipshat
Have anyone else's Application folders messed up?
The one the shows on the Left of my Finder screen and the Applications folder on my 'Home' screen now have different content!
The one the shows on the Left of my Finder screen and the Applications folder on my 'Home' screen now have different content!
I've been tying to find the terms and conditions of the Mac app store but haven't had any luck (on iPhone). One of the graphics on TUAW said that apps from the app store are for non-commercial use. Does this mean that you can't (according to the license) use the $79 version of Aperture for a photography business? Maybe this is the reason for the difference in price between the boxed retail version and the app store version?
Or maybe I'm mistaken and just trying to rationalize my higher cost of Aperture.
Or maybe I'm mistaken and just trying to rationalize my higher cost of Aperture.