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Microsoft Lays Out Money-Making Options For Windows Store Developers

tsamsoniw writes "With the release of Windows 8 just around the corner, Microsoft is eager to see its Windows Store well stocked with third-party, Metro-friendly apps. Hoping to get developers on board, the company has announced pricing structure, along with guidance and tools to help developers create trial versions of apps and set up lucrative in-app purchases."

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  1. And then there's this BS by GameboyRMH · · Score: 5, Interesting

    http://thetechblock.com/why-publishing-on-the-windows-phone-marketplace-is-like-walking-barefoot-on-broken-glass

    Have fun with curated computing, developers. Work real hard and your app might be the next big hit! *snicker*

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  2. Re:Well see the best way is this by oakgrove · · Score: 3, Interesting

    If you care about openness

    It's not necessarily about "openness" for everybody. Some of us are just tired of Microsoft and want to see somebody else win for a while. Personally I fall into that camp so I'm rooting for the inevitable amalgamation of ChromeOS and Android to get some traction.

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