Will this work?

[ghall]

I just had an idea while watching the video for the SDK event today. Since apps can be loaded onto the iPhone with the new Xcode, wouldn't it be possible to have someone download the source and then build it onto their iPhone?

Or maybe I don't understand how it works.

 

[werkedm3]

It is probably possible, but that would mean everyone installing the app would need to pay the $99, unless a workaround is created.

 

[ghall]

It is probably possible, but that would mean everyone installing the app would need to pay the $99, unless a workaround is created.

Isn't the SDK a free download?

 

[werkedm3]

Isn't the SDK a free download?

To write programs yes, but from what I understand, there is no way to get them onto the iphone to actually test them/run them without paying the $99. I could be wrong though

 

[ghall]

To write programs yes, but from what I understand, there is no way to get them onto the iphone to actually test them/run them without paying the $99. I could be wrong though

Oh....crap. Oh well, hackers are smart they will figure something out.

 

[igglepuff]

Oh....crap. Oh well, hackers are smart they will figure something out.

yea the regular version won't cpoy to your phone or touch. if you pay the listing fee i think you get a tool to copy over to give it a test run..

 

[NeoMayhem]

My understanding is you can put apps on your iPhone for free, but you need version 2.0. Right now, you can only get that by paying the $99. But come June, you should be able to compile all the code you want and put it on your iPhone for free.