site_archiver@lists.apple.com Delivered-To: pro-apps-dev@lists.apple.com On Dec 21, 2010, at 9:57 AM, Jon Chappell wrote:

This is a shame because I think the downloads section and Mac App Store had enough differences to be able to co-exist. The Downloads section did not have a list of requirements apps should meet, meaning any app could be added to it, and users were able to download trials to test out the software before they purchased it (the lack of this will drive down prices as consumers will want to take fewer risks).

These are two things sorely lacking from the App Store. I think the App Store is great for developers of consumer software (and probably obligatory) but it's a bad deal for developers of professional software. None of my apps are eligible and I really don't fancy crippling them just so that I can add them to the store. I just hope that new Mac users will realize that the Mac App Store isn't their only choice and that there are other sites out there like MacUpdate.

The two things I will miss are: 1) The fact that it was linked to from OS X, meaning new users were likely to stumble upon it 2) The dedicated Final Cut Studio section, unlike any other site

While we all share your pain, the key here is to send a polite message to your Apple contact(s). We are in the same boat since all of our apps require specific licensing and install bit like kext's and daemons. I've sent a note off to all of my contacts. If you are in the same situation, I'd ask that you do the same. When Apple gets enough input, they have been shown to change :-). Tim _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Pro-apps-dev mailing list (Pro-apps-dev@lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/pro-apps-dev/site_archiver%40lists.ap... This email sent to site_archiver@lists.apple.com