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Default [Joystiq] Microsoft Says All Xbox Live iPhone Apps Gotta Be Free
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/19/mi...pps-stay-free/

http://gizmodo.com/5039112/microsoft...-gotta-be-free


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While Microsoft hasn't yet announced an Xbox Live iPhone app of its very own, it has taken a well-intentioned step towards validating the handful of apps currently available on the service: it's required that the developers make their apps free. Now, before you go off about mean ol' Microsoft keeping the independent developer down, consider the reasoning here: these developers are given access to the Live functionality through the Xbox Community Developer Program and, as such, are beholden to Microsoft's rules.

In this case, Microsoft evidently has no problem with the applications themselves, just with developers charging cash money for them, so it's really looking out for you here. If you've held off on trying one out, we've included links to the three we could find (one isn't free yet, but we expect it will be shortly). Take 'em for a spin around the 'net and report your findings back here.
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I don't see a problem here.
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Cool.. btw your new avvy makes me laugh. hard.
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Cool.. btw your new avvy makes me laugh. hard.
I have to agree with you there.
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you've gotta be kidding me!
I don't get it?
Developers shouldn't be allowed to make money off of others work (MS), I don't see whats wrong with it.

You wouldn't like it if someone was using your computer to make loads of money now would you?
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I have to agree with you there.
Ditto!

I like to see Microsoft sticking it to Apple
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It's only because its Microsofts Apps :P If it was to any other company they'd probably make it cost 10$.
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I don't see anything wrong here. Actually, I think it's a good move for Microsoft.
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