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Originally Posted by silentsim
Developers have made millions in a market that did not use to exist.
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Not unlike the situation developers are facing now - at one time, Mac had 2-3% market share. Apple today says it's 20. There's a new market for Mac apps, arguably, that didn't exist a few years ago. It's growing every quarter by millions of consumer too.
Ultimately, though I agree with you. Apple will position the App Store as the preeminent place to get the highest quality apps. Developers will make up the 30% cut on volume no doubt.
There are big benefits potentially for consumers, and for developers too if they can afford Apple's cut. It's potentially going to be a very good thing for everyone.
Edit: developers won't make it up on volume - i bet overall the App store will help raise the price of high quality apps. Which is fine. I don't mind shelling out money for really good indy apps, I've bought plenty as a Mac user (to the amazement of the Windows folks, of course
