Comments on Real Software: How much is too much?

It's up to them. There are business reasons fo...

2012-01-02T19:15:19.548-06:00

It's up to them. There are business reasons for limiting the amount of money to accept and handle a transaction for. Do they want to be responsible for a $15,000 fraudulent purchase?

The limit of $999 allows them to sell 99.9% of all applications. Applications of $1,000 and more are rare and they probably have their own outlet.

I would say they have the right to set any limit t...

2011-12-26T18:13:02.339-06:00

I would say they have the right to set any limit they want for their store and what they want to be liable for. Do they want to be on the end of a transaction for $15,000 software that was made on a stolen credit card?

Software of $1000 and beyond is rare. Sure, it happens, but rare. Thus, they will be able to easily handle 99.9% of all software packages and limit their liability.

Geoff, I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments...

2011-12-20T21:02:06.006-06:00

Geoff, I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments regarding what is essentially a form of forced price fixing.

Unfortunately, it is an all too common practice throughout society. In Australia, as I am sure in other countries, we have the major supermarkets dictating retail prices to providers.

From my own perspective, I believe Apple and Microsoft should adopt less dictatorial approaches to their app store models. Will it actually happen? I believe it will, but *only* as a result of consumer pressure.

Does the Windows Store only accept apps written in...

2011-12-09T15:55:42.555-06:00

Does the Windows Store only accept apps written in HTML5 or use XAML? Does that mean RealStudio apps are not eligible?