Re: [xmlvm-users] Steve Jobs' draconian agreements

[Mark W. <ma...@ma...>]

This just makes we say 'the heck with the iPhone and iPad.'  Why would I want to develop for a platform where Apple forces you to completely lock yourself into their platform, where your developed app would be completely nonportable to any other platform, and at the same time Apple can in the end keep your app from ever ending up on the market in the first place, for any reason they want.

To me there is no point in trying to 'get around' the legalspeak.  The intention is clear, and they will eventually close any loopholes.  Anyway, if Apple suspects you developed your app in a way they don't like they can just keep you from appearing on the market anyway, with no need to provide a reason.

I say long live Android, and may the most open platform win.  I did some research, and it looks like there are several companies with Android tablets in the works.  So, the heck with the iPad too.  Also, I love my Samsung Moment.  It even has a flip-out qwerty keyboard, which the iPhone doesn't have.

Best,
MDW