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doesnt 90% marketshare mean theyre leading? oh macs have like 7-9% marketshare, right? i think in your reality distortion field they still lead right? douche!]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/

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Windows = copy of the Mac OS
Internet Explorer = copy of Netscape
MSN Music Store = copy of iTunes
Xbox = copy of the Playstation
Live Search = copy of Google
Zune = copy of the iPod
Vista = copy of OS X Tiger


"Every time we go down a path, we look behind and they're right there - we just can't shake these guys. I wish that they would come up with some strategies of their own, but they seem to be going down the path of everything we do. If you look at their strategy in other business areas as well, they tend to do that."

—Kaz Hirai, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), speaking about Microsoft.


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Excel = Lotus 1-2-3
Zune = iPod

Jesus, this list could just keep going. Basically, look at anything microsoft offers and I am sure you will find that it was just a knock off of something else.

Even their fanboys are just knock offs of Apple fanboys! What do MS fanboys do? Troll every single Apple related post!



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If MS is always aping Sony, how come ALL the new features that have gone into the PS3 for the last 2 years have been Sony attempting to duplicate the awesome that is Xbox Live?

As far as the Marketplace thing goes, the exact same criticism could be lobbed at Google, RIM or Palm. There isn't really any way you could innovate an online store.

Apple could be criticised cause they ripped off Handango. they had an application store for Mobile devices LONG before Apple opened up the App Store.]]>Mar 11th 2009 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
You want to hate MS, then cool, that’s your right. Yet don’t expect everyone to just jump on board with your view because you make a list. (Netscape wasn’t the first – Nexus was before it. Xenix was before apple’s OS, etc etc… Lists are b.s.)]]>Mar 11th 2009 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/



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If you are going to argue about something, at least do it about something interesting.]]>Mar 11th 2009 11:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
Lets see if we can list a few other rip offs

Dashboard = Konfabulator ( an exact rip even down to the control keys)
iPod = MPMan,Creative,Rio MP3 players (Jeez you do realise Apple didn't invent mp3 players don't you dumb ass ? )

Internet Explorer = copy of Netscape - FAIL a "competitor" to netscape, but then that means Safari must rip them both off no ?
MSN Music Store = copy of iTunes - FAIL iTunes was not the first online music store Sony beat them to it as did many others
Xbox = copy of the Playstation - FAIL Playstations were not the first games console how old are you ?
Live Search = copy of Google - FAIL again Paul google did not invent internet search
Visa - Copy of OSX tiger - FAIL have you ever used Vista ? i use Tiger and Vista everyday don't seem that similar to me.

So really what you're trying to say is " I am a troll with no technical knowledge (or memory of the last 20 years) at all, surprise surpise I'm a diehard iTard"
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Aren't you trolling a Microsoft post right now?]]>Mar 11th 2009 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/If I make an app for WinMobile and want to sell it for $1, I have to sell 667 copies just to make sure I get my money back?!

No coding for WinMob from me!!!]]>Mar 11th 2009 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 1:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
If you are smart you would release beta on XDA and gauge interest.

I hope the app store wont push the previously free apps on xda onto a paid service. naturally this is likely to happen but i guess the developers deserve it if it is worthy.

peace out!]]>Mar 11th 2009 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
More info on MS's Marketplace: http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=2275

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"diehard iTard". Kudos my friend, that's priceless. thnx.]]>Mar 11th 2009 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
They are not forcing you to use the marketplace. That's whats great about WinMo.

OPTIONS!]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
Good to know! ]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
Yeah: rock or hard place.

Hmmmmm.]]>Mar 11th 2009 1:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
Save your breath. They'll never understand. Their only defense is fart apps, copy & paste, and crazy zombie fanboys. But in our own understanding, it's actually useful apps (because we don't just look at the Top 100 apps), copy & paste (my old phone RAZR never had that either, so I don't see what the big deal is anyway), and Apple have devoted fanboys that Microsoft will never have.]]>Mar 13th 2009 2:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
Yep, bunch of idiots.]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
"Up to five application submissions to Windows Marketplace for Mobile is included in the introductory annual registration fee of $99 (U.S.). Each additional submission within the annual period will cost $99 (U.S.)."

99 per year and 5 app submissions. 99 per app thereafter.

READ!

Source: Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/mar09/03-11WMMDevelopersPR.mspx)]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 11:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
iPhone
Android
iPod
App Store
Google Search

etc.etc.]]>Mar 11th 2009 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/It's too expensive. A commission based model will be better for both parties. If the app sucks, it wont sell, the developer wont get paid]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
I think it will be good, only quality apps, not like all the crap i have to wade through on teh likes of Handango etc.]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
99 dollars is very very reasonable.]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
Why not just vet before hand and only good apps get in. That way you dont have an ebay environment where there are tons of measure to stop people getting burnt but they still do.

peace out!]]>Mar 11th 2009 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
It's $99 to register, after that you get 5 free submissions. After you have submitted 5, then you have to pay $99 for each submit.]]>Mar 11th 2009 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 8:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/

Dear Microsoft:
I know you may see it hard to do so, but please take this into recognition. People may actually like you if you stop ripping them off and giving them all horrible prices on things that will probably be crap anyways.
Sincerely,
A very peeved patron!
I know Microsoft has better potential and doesn't need to do this.]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/
What exactly are they doing?]]>Mar 11th 2009 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/microsoft-unveils-windows-marketplace-fees-splits-hopes-and-d/Mar 11th 2009 10:12AM