Re: WWDC Dev Tools / Software update
Re: WWDC Dev Tools / Software update
- Subject: Re: WWDC Dev Tools / Software update
- From: David P Henderson <email@hidden>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 15:20:47 -0400
On Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 10:50 , j o a r wrote:
But it could check wether you already have the devtools installed (==
you are a registered developer) and provide you with the update.
As Andy pointed out this is patently false. When I installed the Dev
Tools I agreed to abide by a software license governing their use. But
to become a registered ADC member I had to agree to abide by an NDA.
It is not like we're asking for pre-release, seeding, software here.
The devtools are all but freely distributed so why not unify the
distribution and installation methods? Perhaps they will in the future.
The fact that the software is only available from within the password
protected area of the ADC on-line says otherwise. Apple has granted open
access to the initial tools release via a CD-Rom included with the Mac
OS X shrink wrap.
On Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 11:29 , j o a r wrote:
When they shipped the dev-tools to each and every one, mom and dad, and
keep them downloadable for any one who cares to go through a minimal
registration process - why not make it available through the Software
Update?
Apple made the Dev Tools easily accessible. Further, Apple grants
limited, no monetary cost access to some not ready for wide release
technologies via its on-line Apple Developer program. Anything which is
downloadable from the ADC which requires an ID and password from the
user is under an NDA to which you agreed upon enrolling in the program.
If that is such a major problem, then add a username & password box for
the ADC membership info to Software Update and be done with it - that
way every one could get all they are entitled to, regardless of their
relationship with Apple.
No one is entitled to anything. Apple is a for profit corporation, not a
socialist government. Go read a software license sometime or even the
full text of the NDA. Everyone I've ever read essentially says "We
promise nothing. You own nothing. We owe you nothing. If you don't like
it we will take our toys away from you." You've paid Apple for the
privilege of using its software on your hardware until they say
otherwise. You certainly haven't purchased an entitlement.
Dave
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