From a business point of view yes, from an open platform point of view no.

I guess it's further confirmation of how Google see Android.

Al.

Incognito wrote:
> It kind of makes sense that they would not allow SlideMe and the like
> to be listed in AndroidMarket.
>
> On Oct 27, 12:00 pm, "Shane Isbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> SlideME's SAM client doesn't qualify to enter the market because we are
>> considered a competitor. I can't say I'm surprised, Google didn't get to
>> where it is by playing nice. Android ecosystem open under Google's
>> direction? Not a chance.
>>
>> ------
>>
>> 4.5 Non-Compete. You may not use the Market to distribute or make available
>> any Product whose primary purpose is to facilitate the distribution of
>> Products outside of the Market.
>>
>> http://www.android.com/market/terms/developer-distribution-agreement....
>>     
> >
>   


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