>Yes, its extremely frustrating .. ... > I hate it when business models restrict innovation.
I've moved from frustration to resignation now. Personally, I feel that Google has been, and still is, one of the most significant driving forces behind innovation in IT today. Things to some extent go where Google takes us, and it was generally the open inclusive nature of Google and Android that brought us to the table - hoping for a few scraps;). But reality at some point has to take over. Developers in Australia ( others in places such as Canada, Ireland and many countries too numerous to name but worthy to mention) are simply not part of Googles business plan ATM. Essentially, there has been no new countries added to the list for some time. Links like this http://market.android.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=143779 only add to the confusion. I suppose I've been made to feel a bit like Marie in the film "When Harry Met Sally" Marie, Sallys' friend is having an affair for years with a married man who is always promising to leave his wife. Marie: I don't think he's ever going to leave her. Sally: I know he's never going to leave her. Marie: You're right, you're right. I know you're right. Lets be honest with ourselves. Developers in countries not already enabled for paid apps are not a priority for Google - despite the promises. With PayPal coming, it might be happening (although let's not hold our breath). But I doubt GoogleCheckout is happening - or it would have already. It's GoogleCheckout that demonstrates Googles commitment. At the risk of sounding very full of myself.... I'm right, I'm right. You know I'm right. ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
