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.... >> > > > -- Al Sutton W: www.alsutton.com B: alsutton.wordpress.com T: twitter.com/alsutton --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
