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So the Mac App Store just launched with OS X 10.6.6, go download it if you haven't already.
Post your favorite apps and stuff you think is cool or not so cool about this.
My first complaint is that you have repurchase (third party) apps that you already own. Okay so some developers will split their software into two versions to keep it updated for older users, but there are already some that are going App Store exclusive.
Anyway, the new Twitter app is pretty cool and I am sure the catalog will blow up with tons more apps (hopefully more free ones) in the next couple weeks.
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You have to consider the sheer amount of free apps that Apple hosts. They don't charge developers at all for those, and yet it costs them to host it.
While the Mac App Store might not be as huge as the iOS app store, they are probably thinking in the long term costs to run it and so thats why they kept the same 30% cut.
Developers are pretty happy with this because that 30% would go to hosting on their own servers and the extra cost to develop serial numbers, anti-piracy, and e-commerce. Plus they get great marketing from Apple since everyone can clearly see their software listed in a trusted place. You can't believe how many people refuse to buy certain apps from some website just because they have never heard of the company before. It's a huge burden to have to deal with marketing and building your brand. Apple takes all the work out, and only takes a small 30% cut.
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