good to bring this to our attention ...if one posts their software there, i'm guessing you have to abide for the sale to be from there also? Most likely a user will want to try-before-buy...but could you in your install or have readme file to purchase directly ?
...maybe developers could get together and try to create a ESD site where they have control ( i know easier to say than do) ...from this site and within their software advertise for this site and let end users know reasons against these other ESDs "Aaron Ardiri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *cross posting to PEF as well* > > i have had discussions with a number of developers over the past > year or so and i think it is time we all made a stand and make > ourselves heard specifically in the area of ESD sites. > > http://www.esd-union.com > > there is nothing on that site except facts and figures; the issue > is that they have been hidden from the general public. why dont > developers tell their customers how much they are being ripped off? > > its bound to bring a heated discussion - but, why not! this is > a discussion forum after all; i think users should definately know > the reality and costs that sit behind ESD sites. > > i think this will be a serious discussion at palmsource :) > someone has to make a stand somewhere - its already at 40% and > it looks like the more dominant these big players get - the > worse it is going to be. > > how high can it go? > > --- > Aaron Ardiri > PalmOS Certified Developer > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.mobilewizardry.com/members/aaron_ardiri.php > > -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
