> The problem with using the Developer's exchange is that it
> doesn't provide
> much scope for descriptions of complex applications. There is no way to
> know how good or bad the code is until you download and try it, and there
> is no facility for distributing or managing the distribution of
> updates of
> changes to the users other than hoping that they have checked the
> notify me
> box when they downloaded the tool. Since they don't know how good or bad
> the tool is before they download, it is unlikely that many people check
> this box by default.
You are correct, but consider this: Every modification/bug fix that is sent
to us is sent through a rigorous QA process. We check the code, and recheck,
etc. We are not going to waste time on code that will not be part of the
core product. It just isn't worth it.
Another thing to consider: We support everything you download from the site.
We can't start saying "We support A and B, but not C." This makes it easier
for our customers. They can come to the site - download anything, and they
know that they will be supported by Macromedia.
As a side note, if you think the DevEx needs to support bigger apps better,
I'd suggest sending them feedback saying that.
> There should (IMHO) only be 1 version of Spectra which is sold by
[deletia]
>
> Without the facility to centralize these resources the onus is on the
> developers to make these available to the community and development
> companies do not have the resources or the inclination to create
> a site to
> do this as they would have to invest in the hardware, marketing,
> advertising etc. With a centralized resource this cost is greatly reduced
> and the community is better able to benefit from the tools and
> use Spectra
> to it's full potential.
While I agree with you Spike, we simple feel that this is not the purpose of
the site. Additions/apps/etc made in Spectra are great, but are not the
purpose of the site. The DevEx serves this purpose, and again, if you feel
that it is lacking, please contact them with ideas on how they can improve
it.
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