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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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Let me boil it down for you:
- Apple doesn't give a flying fuck about most software developers in the world. Their platform is so wildly popular that developers buy Macs specifically to get onto the platform. Apple is holding *ALL* of the cards.
- Apple also doesn't give a fuck about "tinkerers". They are interested in high-quality applications that will generate revenue on the App Store.
- Apple has discovered that developers are perfectly willing to buy Macs and pay the yearly fee. I really, really don't think Steve Jobs cries himself to sleep at night over how few developers are writing for his platform.
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