Still not buying one until im allowed to install apps outside the MS store. Thats pathetic. it really is.
If I'm not mistaken Surface Pro would require the app creator to pay a premium for selling their app in the app store, even if all they were interested in was to bare the Windows 8 logo. I'm not supporting Microsoft in their efforts of thievery, forcing app creators to pay a premium when they want their app used in Windows 8 RT or sold in the app store of Windows 8 Pro or just to bare the Windows 8 logo which automatically places the app in the app store.Kind of a dumb reason. Anything outside of the app store isn't even supported by Surface RT. You do know there's a Surface Pro coming later...right?
If I'm not mistaken Surface Pro would require the app creator to pay a premium for selling their app in the app store, even if all they were interested in was to bare the Windows 8 logo. I'm not supporting Microsoft in their efforts of thievery, forcing app creators to pay a premium when they want their app used in Windows 8 RT or sold in the app store of Windows 8 Pro or just to bare the Windows 8 logo which automatically places the app in the app store.
According to the comments I read here - Minecraft creator 'Notch' is the latest to speak out against Windows 8The Surface Pro runs on x86 architecture. So it's a regular PC.
In other words, none of what you said makes sense.
According to the comments I read here - Minecraft creator 'Notch' is the latest to speak out against Windows 8The Surface Pro runs on x86 architecture. So it's a regular PC.
In other words, none of what you said makes sense.
Microsoft is differentiating between who gets certified and who doesn't, depending on which creator pay royalties to Microsoft.
I did not once say that apps will no longer run under Windows 8 Pro. I did say they may not bare the Windows 8 logo which represents being Windows 8 certified. And getting Windows 8 certified automatically places the app in the app store which comes with an outrageous price for being there. And if all this is true you will never see any freeware within the app store. Which also means non of these apps will ever be available to the Windows 8 RT Surface, even though they could potentially qualify.
Nope, not confused, you've not said anything that I don't already understand.I think you are confused my friend.
I should have said im not buying any windows 8 tablet if I cant get software outside of the MS store. Even if its ~$200.Kind of a dumb reason. Anything outside of the app store isn't even supported by Surface RT. You do know there's a Surface Pro coming later...right?
Nope, not confused, you've not said anything that I don't already understand.
In my twisted little mind all these year, windows certification has always represented software that would run on Windows. I guess I was wrong as it really means windows certification was bought for those that wanted the right to bare a Windows Logo. This certification is a misrepresentation of all the software titles available for use with Windows.
When I go to the store looking for applications to run on Windows 8, should I be looking for a logo that represents the apps compatibility or should I be looking for an app that bares a bought logo? I don't have a problem with paying royalties to Microsoft for promoting apps in the app store. I do have a problem with the windows certification program having a price tag for any app to bare Window certification that should represent compatibility.
Perhaps I am confused because, I didn't understand a thing you just said. And to be honest, I don't think the majority of consumers would understand either. It's nice knowing you think Windows certification has always included Microsoft shimming off the top of every app sold within an app store. They apparently changed the rules with Windows Certification when they created the app store.Nah, I think you're confused.
And yes I do believe its thievery and nothing you can say will change my mind. As you say Microsoft is not the first company to use such tactics with an app store, its just the first time these tactics include me personally and I do not agree with them. Thievery in the same sense as the music industry taking the biggest chunk of profit from the music artist. And there is nothing the artist can do about it if they want their music published. It the same problem I have with the big companies intentionally squashing little companies.
Perhaps I am confused because, I didn't understand a thing you just said. And to be honest, I don't think the majority of consumers would understand either. It's nice knowing you think Windows certification has always included Microsoft shimming off the top of every app sold within an app store. They apparently changed the rules with Windows Certification when they created the app store.Nah, I think you're confused.
Windows Installer and Logo RequirementsLastly, I don't know what you've been reading, but the certification process was first created for Windows 8. They haven't "changed" anything lol. I guess that's my cue to just leave it at that...
Am I making it more complicated than it really is? Has there not been any changes in how app creators get their apps certified in Windows 8? Is this not the very same thing that has been present since the beginning of Windows Logo only now it has changed since the inclusion of the app store?The Certified for Microsoft Windows Logo identifies products that have been verified through independent testing to comply with the Application Specification for Windows. This specification was developed by Microsoft in cooperation with customers and other developers to provide a road map for building reliable and manageable applications. Software vendors who comply with the specification qualify for the Certified for Microsoft Windows logo and then license the logo for use on their product packaging, advertising, collateral, and other marketing materials.
I should have said im not buying any windows 8 tablet if I cant get software outside of the MS store. Even if its ~$200.
Microsoft wants to push people off the desktop and towards tablets, but I cant live off of just store apps, I want my PC to feel like its MINE, that I made the software suite on it the way it is, and requiring a specific store makes it feel like it belongs to microsoft.