Re: Xcode 4.0
Re: Xcode 4.0
- Subject: Re: Xcode 4.0
- From: email@hidden
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:26:35 -0700
I really believe the reason they charge for it is the stupid accounting rules. Also, there is always cost associated with downloading something this big. If you cannot afford 5 bucks, then you should probably think about getting a job.
-Tom
On Mar 10, 2011, at 7:10 AM, Jocelyn Houle wrote:
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> On 2011-03-10, at 06:55, Flavio Donadio wrote:
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>> I mean, it's pocket change for most people. Anyone who can't pay $5 for Xcode probably can't pay for a decent Mac, I think.
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> In essence, the uproar is more about the principle... But it does have far reaching consequences.
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>> I understand that it should still be free, just because it has been free for a long time, but Apple must have a reason to start charging. And I respect their decision, because $5 or free is *almost* the same for me. If it was $50 or $100, I would be very upset...
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>> Furthermore, I don't think this is the right place to talk about the possible reasons for Apple to start charging for Xcode. We would be better served if we stuck to the topic that matters the most: Cocoa App Development.
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> This is the xcode-users mailing list, not cocoa-dev, so I believe this is exactly the right list for Xcode-related issues, and considering the amount of concerns and frustrations expressed, I'd say this is becoming a serious issue for enough people.
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> You seem to be blindly forgiving of Apple in their decision process, but I will personally wait for their rationale before accepting it offhand... assuming we ever hear it (Apple is quite taciturn).
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>> The other thing that bugs me a lot is this "what's next" or "for how long" attitude. Come on, people! Why would Apple start charging big bucks for the apps all of a sudden? Photo Booth and FaceTime are being sold for a symbolic price, IMHO. Xcode isn't any costlier. I don't see any reason for all this frenzy!
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> This trend is very recent, and lights up a path that Apple is trying to drive the industry towards.
> You might agree with it, but not everyone has to...
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>> Finally, I want to state my opinion that if the $5 tag on Xcode will keep lousy wanna-be-developers from entering our platform, I'm all for it. I can count myself in this category, but I don't sell my crappy code to anyone...
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> Only this is not the problem. Do you really believe the Apple platforms have issues with lousy wanna-be developers?
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> Besides, isn't the real goal rather to be welcoming to every developer, and nurture an environment which allows latent heroes to rise?
> I'd say a symbolic tax might be a deterrent.
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