Apple Shuts Down Mac OS X Download Listing, Moving to App Store
Apple has emailed developers this evening informing them that they will be shutting down their Mac OS X Downloads page in favor of listings in the Mac App Store:
Thank you for making the Mac OS X Download site a great destination with apps that offer users new ways to work, play, learn, and create on their Mac.
We recently announced that on January 6, 2011, the Mac App Store will open to users around the world, presenting you with an exciting, new opportunity to reach millions of customers. Since the introduction of the App Store in 2008, we've been thrilled with the incredible support from developers and the enthusiastic response from users. Now we're bringing the revolutionary experience of the App Store to Mac OS X.
Because we believe the Mac App Store will be the best destination for users to discover, purchase, and download your apps, we will no longer offer apps on the Mac OS X Downloads site. Instead, beginning January 6, we will be directing users to explore the range of apps available on the Mac App Store.
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But, I still don't think OSX will ever be as 'closed' as iOS.
Does this include widgets also??
Not sure, but it would make sense considering how much Apple has been pushing HTML5, which widgets are developed in.
Does this include widgets also??
Do people still use Dashboard? (I'm not trying to be snarky... I actually have been curious about this).
More importantly, do developers still develop for Dashboard?
Do people still use Dashboard? (I'm not trying to be snarky... I actually have been curious about this).
More importantly, do developers still develop for Dashboard?
I don't necessarily go searching for new widgets. But I have widgets in pace that I'm used to having available quickly with a move to the corner. I'd hate to see it go.
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