3rd party developers are free to charge whatever they want. I just feel like (just my opinion, of course) that I'm somewhat tied to Apple and ATT via a contract with ATT (which Apple profits from). Because of that, enhancements should be included, within reason. This is exactly why iPod Touch owners had to pay...they had no subscription-type arrangement in place...as iPhone owners do.
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iPhone, iPod Touch SDK Details March 6th
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3rd party developers are free to charge whatever they want. I just feel like (just my opinion, of course) that I'm somewhat tied to Apple and ATT via a contract with ATT (which Apple profits from). Because of that, enhancements should be included, within reason. This is exactly why iPod Touch owners had to pay...they had no subscription-type arrangement in place...as iPhone owners do.
I didn't read it that way at all, I think we are talking about things like Exchange integration and blackberry support.
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I'm trying to understand what you mean here. You're worried about paying for third party applications?
I'm trying to understand what you mean here. You're worried about paying for third party applications?
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Oops. I should definitely have paid more attention to that, especially when discussing Maddox. He would punch me in the balls right now if he saw this.
Lotus Notes/Domino Support
Perhaps that IBM/Lotus Notes press release from January will also be refreshed (now with Apple's permission). I have been waiting for this announcement to purchase an iPhone because I hate to carry two devices (a BB for work email and RSA SecurID and an iPhone for everything else).
Perhaps that IBM/Lotus Notes press release from January will also be refreshed (now with Apple's permission). I have been waiting for this announcement to purchase an iPhone because I hate to carry two devices (a BB for work email and RSA SecurID and an iPhone for everything else).
MS gives away Express versions of all of their development tools. They have a little less functionality (mainly large team stuff) but, I've used those for over 2 years now developing enterprise applications without any problems.
Why would you want a large, power consuming x86 CPU inside the iPhone?
And they are, in comparison to the ARM CPUs currently being used. Never mind the chipset power consumption and vast size, compared with an ARM SOC.
Even Intel say that their low-power Silverthorne derivates won't be ready for phones until at least 2011. Of course the x86 dunderheads seem to think that ARM is staying still, whereas ARM has Cortex to come, and will basically make that 2011 Intel offering look amateurish.
Apple have 15 years of ARM experience in-house. That's a lot less than their x86 experience.
It's got to the point where I think that people still crowing for crippled x86 CPUs in their iPhone are a bit bonkers. Now if you had said something about a larger form factor, maybe a tablet ...
edit: "less than"? I meant "more than" regarding ARM experience, oops!
"I knew I shouldn't have made that left turn at AppleTV. Now I'm going to be late!"
3rd Party
Apple is not creating these applications...hence the name "third party" applications. These developers work hard to create something for people to use. Earning their money is appropriate...this gives developers an incentive for putting together a nice application. Sure, some people love developing software for fun...but I'm sure most, enjoy getting paid.
Apple is not creating these applications...hence the name "third party" applications. These developers work hard to create something for people to use. Earning their money is appropriate...this gives developers an incentive for putting together a nice application. Sure, some people love developing software for fun...but I'm sure most, enjoy getting paid.
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Enterprise?
My only interest was one word:
ENTERPRISE.
Being an ex-Enterprise member at Apple, I'd love to see this be more than the past or just a word.
My only interest was one word:
ENTERPRISE.
Being an ex-Enterprise member at Apple, I'd love to see this be more than the past or just a word.
The iTunes client running on your computer already has a mechanism for getting content and synching to your iP/T without ever connecting to the iTMS.
The mechanism is Podcasting! I f you visit a site that contains Podcasts, and click on a subscribe button, the site sends a special URL to your iTunes Client, in the form:
itpc://web.mac.com/SomeUserName/SomeSiteName/SomePodcastName/rss.xml
Your iTunes Client reads the XML file(s), then opens the podcast section of your library and downloads the first (or only) episode.
With iTunes preferences set properly, the new "Podcast" will be automatically synched to your iP/T.
The "Podcast" is:
-- not listed in, or known to, the iTMS
-- is not subject to Apple approval
-- is downloaded from the host web site directly to your iTunes client
A similar mechanism (maybe a bit more rigorous) could be used to install Indie apps onthe iP/T.
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Except the arrows on the map are all pointing the other way - to the right - you must be a male, reading the map backwards j/k
Males don't read maps... or ask directions!
Umm...the invitation says something about "exciting new enterprise features" which sure sounds like it's being brought to us by Apple. As for 3rd party developers...they should get paid if you want their software.
See quotes like these from Mac people are funny.
Adium
Quicksilver
Camino
Firefox
Just to name some without opening my MB. My whole OSX expierence, except for the OS is free. Oh and office. So why should people who develop iPhone apps be any different. Give them the option to be free, because all nifty apps start free then gain a following.
Its mobile versions are free, so I would not expect to pay a penny for an iPhone version.
http://downloads.slingmedia.com/go/mobile-us
I never said they should NOT be free. I was arguing it was ridiculous for people to demand they be free or bitch if they are not free.
NeoOffice btw if you want free office. It's funny when people pay for Office when something better is out for free.