Hi Willem,
Well, I agree about Apple being too controlling. However, its actually
one reason for their success. They enforce standards for hardware,
software, etc so that their PCs, iPhones, iPads, etc all have a
universal look and feel. Therefore if a developer wants to support their
technology they have to meet the standards Apple sets forth. If you
think Apple is the only company in town that does this then let's point
out some facts.
No audio game developer would be given permission to write an audio game
for Sony's Playstation for exactly the same reasons Apple give. You have
to purchase a proprietary SDK that costs $20,000 or so, they have to
give your project approval based on a written proposal, and then when
its finished a review board will examine it to make sure it meets all
company standards and requirements. If your game doesn't meet those
specifications you are not allowed to release that game for the
Playstation. Sony is in their own way just as draconian about their
standards and policies as Apple.
I agree it seems totally ridiculous, sounds extremely harsh, but once
you understand the reasons behind those strict regulations it makes
sense from a business point of view. Apple, Sony, and other companies
like them have created such strict regulations for a couple of good
reasons. One, they can force third-party developers to meet a certain
standard of quality, stability, and to include certain features they
believe will be of use to the largest amount of users of the product.
Second, to keep script kiddies, amateur developers, and basically anyone
who isn't a seasoned developer away from the device. As a result people
who write apps for iPhones, Playstation, XBox, etc are large companies
with lots of money and a reputation to go with it rather than some
average Joe Blow. Third, by using proprietary development kits, tools,
etc the parent company can make money off the tools and development kits
required for the device. As you can well understand that's just
capitalist marketing 101. Companies like apple are out to sell you
everything and anything they can for the most amount of money they can
get for it.
Cheers!
On 5/21/2012 1:12 AM, Willem Enter wrote:
This is why I stear clear of apple products. Even though they make a
nice phone and operating system, it's not worth it. They have too much
control over things that a normal user should be allowed to choose
about. What do they know about accessible games anyway?
You can't even change the battery of your phone or upgrade your
computer's hardware without violating their lisence agreement. You
can't program for IOS without using their propriotary tools that cost
a lot of money and then some know it all tech at the app store decides
that an audio game needs graphics.
---
Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org
If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org.
You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at
http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org.
All messages are archived and can be searched and read at
http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list,
please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
