On Fri, 7 Jan 2011 05:24:58 -0800 (PST), Simdude <markmille...@gmail.com> wrote:
>That's a bummer you won't get the upgrade notice if you already >purchased but if Barebones has an upgrade price for version 10 we can >buy through the app store, you'll get in sync at that point. I fail to see what the rush is to convert existing purchases to the App Store. It provides no real benefit to do so as far as I can see. With direct purchases you can get upgrade discounts, beta tests, faster patch releases, etc. If you want to convert to the App store you'll need to repurchase the program again at full price. Then you'll have another full price upgrade when and if Apple decides that a new version is worthy and every time after that. The one thing I keep seeing people say is they want to get their updates through the App store. Why? The vast majority of apps out there, including those from BB, have automatic update checking and single-click updates. Why is updating through the App store considered a better alternative? The only real difference is that the App Store will update apps you rarely use, whereas updating them today requires that you open them up at some point. But if you don't use an app for six months why would you care if you missed an update or two during that time as long as it updates as soon as you run it next? BareBones answered the question in the FAQ as to which channel a customer should purchase through, but the real question I have is, "Which kind of purchase will financially benefit BareBones the most?" That's the route I want to take. I suspect that direct purchases are better for them. I think if a vendor could go ALL app store then they might see better revenue than direct because they can cut out the distribution and collection costs. However, since most vendors need to continue direct sales in addition to the app store they probably aren't seeing as much benefit from that 30% graft Apple is taking off the top. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "BBEdit Talk" discussion group on Google Groups. To post to this group, send email to bbedit@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to bbedit+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at <http://groups.google.com/group/bbedit?hl=en> If you have a feature request or would like to report a problem, please email "supp...@barebones.com" rather than posting to the group. Follow @bbedit on Twitter: <http://www.twitter.com/bbedit>
