Re: Pedias in the MacApp Store
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:41 pm
You're welcome, thajeztah. Doubtful it'll appear as an MU listing so it seems worth mentioning in other places.
Agree will all of the above.thajeztah wrote:Ok, my 2 cents on the App Store;
- Positive; App Store is a 'safe' place for Mac Newcomers to find software. Software on the App Store has been reviewed by Apple so should not be malware
- Positive; For small developers, Apple provides hosting and payment options. Although I'm not sure charging 30 percent is a reasonable amount for this (feel free to reply)
- Negative; No refund possible (very very bad for such a big online store! what online store does NOT have a refund policy?)
I will add another Negative; no system for "Bundle Offers" such as Bruji has on its own store.[*] Negative; No try-before-you-buy, no 'trial versions' (Are 'in-app purchases' allowed? And, if they are, -what- is considered an in-app purchase? ('Lite version'?)[/*]
I think that they will introduce into the App a form of Sparkle at some time even if it is just to let you know that there is an update available and you still have to go into the store to download it. That way Apple is getting you in there where you may have a browse at other products.[*] Negative; No sparkle or other 'automatic update'. I need to open the App Store -manually- to check for updates of my applications. If I use multiple accounts (US Store, NL Store), do I need to log in for each store, just as in iTunes? [/*]
I tend to disagree with you on this one. I have found it very easy to navigate, find and peruse Apps.[*] Negative; The GUI of the App Store is realy NOT suitable for large amounts of applications. It's slow,
I agree with you here. Though it does have a star rating and minimalistic review system it is not really designed for in-dept discussions.doesn't have proper options to discuss applications and/or recommend other applications. MacUpdate offers far better options for this (although I'm not very fond of their redesign)[/*]
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But what we all must keep in mind is that the App Store App is only version 1 and I am sure Apple will listen to at least some of the grips. I am thinking here that they will introduce some form of Sparkle if only to get you into the App Store.Bottom line 1: Although automatic updating via Sparkle isn't allowed, would automatic 'notifications' be allowed? ('a new version of ..Pedia is available on the App Store.')?
Bottom line 2: No, I'm not very much liking the App Store, but think it's a wise decision to offer the Pedias on the App Store to prevent this GREAT software going unnoticed!
Keep up the good work!