Re: Trial versions of apps [was Re: DJay4 Mac]
Hi Esther Yes, that's what I meant. You cannot download trial applications from the app store. But I had understood that Apple meant that developers shouldn't post trials on their websites. But thinking about it, you're absolutely right. Why should Apple have any jurisdiction on developer's external policies. So thanks for the clarification. Gordon On 17 Oct 2012, at 20:18, Esther mori...@mac-access.net wrote: I think that the precise statement is that Apple does not allow for trial versions of applications to appear in the Mac App Store, because it does not allow developers to distribute apps that will suddenly stop working unless the user pays more money at a later date in the app stores. Similarly, it does not allow for special pricing for subsets of users. The dev can choose to lower the price for everyone for a day or other extended period, and inform previous customers on his mailing lists or on his web site that he is going to do so, but he can't give different treatment to selected groups in ways that would (possibly) allow a fair distribution system to be subverted. But there's nothing to prevent a developer from offering trial versions of software at his web site, or from running separate discount promotions or bundle sales of the same app from his web site. That's one of the reasons I check the MacUpdate site listing for most apps. Even though there are occasional errors, they're usually pointed out in user comments, and links are supplied to the developer's site so you can find more current information. (Some developers' web sites aren't laid out as rationally as the MacUpdate site, so I also appreciate the standard layout that is used.) --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html or at the public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/
Trial versions of apps [was Re: DJay4 Mac]
Hi Gordon, You wrote: As I understand it, Apple will not allow trials of applications in the App Store, hence my response. If my information is faulty, please accept my humble apologies, all. I think that the precise statement is that Apple does not allow for trial versions of applications to appear in the Mac App Store, because it does not allow developers to distribute apps that will suddenly stop working unless the user pays more money at a later date in the app stores. Similarly, it does not allow for special pricing for subsets of users. The dev can choose to lower the price for everyone for a day or other extended period, and inform previous customers on his mailing lists or on his web site that he is going to do so, but he can't give different treatment to selected groups in ways that would (possibly) allow a fair distribution system to be subverted. But there's nothing to prevent a developer from offering trial versions of software at his web site, or from running separate discount promotions or bundle sales of the same app from his web site. That's one of the reasons I check the MacUpdate site listing for most apps. Even though there are occasional errors, they're usually pointed out in user comments, and links are supplied to the developer's site so you can find more current information. (Some developers' web sites aren't laid out as rationally as the MacUpdate site, so I also appreciate the standard layout that is used.) HTH. Cheers, Esther --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html or at the public Mail Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/
