On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:31 PM, SoftwareForMe.com SoftwareForMe.com <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree. > I was thinking Phone# is better than IMEI, because 99% of people take their > phone numbers with them. > But, I thought if someone got a new number, I could query for sufficient > details to "re-enabled" from the old checkout record. > Actually, it seems the best would be simply embedding the Google Checkout > transaction ID in the APK somehow, or otherwise making it available. > Scott, > SoftwareForMe.com
Woh there. Drop that percentage by a good amount SoftwareForMe.com... Just like you, I take my number with me. But the majority of people I know don't. I'm not saying 99% of people DON'T keep their numbers - just suggesting that my friends, family and colleagues can't all squeeze into that remaining 1% :) I still don't see the appeal for DRM, there are plenty of other options - licence keys, periodical payments, and pay-for upgrades... All of which avoid having to double your support efforts just because people like to change their phones and email addresses. I consider the Android Market as a "app shop"; it is a place to get your software noticed and shipped. Not as a means to an end for developers when considering piracy protection, distribution methods, and payment options. Having said all that, improvements to the market will always be welcomed. I just think the issues listed against the current AM should not be a big deal to any serious developer who doesn't whittle their time away making the next fart soundboard app for £5. Yes, the Android Market is insufficient in certain areas, but anyone serious about selling mobile apps will also consider options outside of the Android Market. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
