Comment on Mac OS X App Store Poses Problems for Open Source SoftwareComments−ozten15yThe crux of the matter: 1) Will Lion change the software install policy to App Store only (like iOS)2) Will the App Store create an un-level playing field years from now by training users to only install Apple certified software.−jonhendry15y"1) Will Lion change the software install policy to App Store only (like iOS)"No, unless you think Autodesk wants to give Apple 30% of the $4000 price of AutoCAD for Mac on each sale.−joshzayin15yRe: 1: No, Jobs was clear that there you'll still be able to install software on your mac as you can now.2: It could, depending on how Apple implements and pushes their App Store.
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The crux of the matter: 1) Will Lion change the software install policy to App Store only (like iOS)
2) Will the App Store create an un-level playing field years from now by training users to only install Apple certified software.
"1) Will Lion change the software install policy to App Store only (like iOS)"
No, unless you think Autodesk wants to give Apple 30% of the $4000 price of AutoCAD for Mac on each sale.
Re: 1: No, Jobs was clear that there you'll still be able to install software on your mac as you can now.
2: It could, depending on how Apple implements and pushes their App Store.