On 8 Jun 2013, at 02:42, Stan Halpin <s...@stans-photography.info> wrote:
> > On Jun 7, 2013, at 6:59 PM, steve harley wrote: > >> on 2013-06-07 16:22 Bob W wrote >>> Why is it that when I want to download a FREE app, they insist on my Apple >>> id, and on verifying my credit card details? >> >> a pain i agree, but it's part of the deal >> >> it needs your account because it gives Apple proof that you've agreed to the >> license (even if free, there's a license), because it sets the DRM so the >> app will run on your device, and it gives you the ability to add that app to >> multiple devices (e.g. if the price goes up in the future, you can still put >> the app on a new phone without charge) >> >> the credit card details have only come up for me when a card is expired > And many "free" apps have multiple opportunities for you to purchase extras. > E.g., a crossword app may be "free", but you'll need to pay for access to the > actual puzzles. It makes some kind of sense to establish credit card info in > the beginning . . . > Strange how it's only Apple that seems to think these things are necessary. If those are the reasons there are better ways of doing it without pissing me off. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
