Microsoft has just reveal that the public beta of Windows 8 happen in February, at the same time as that of the Windows Store, his shop applications finally detailed.
If some analysts are already pessimistic about the commercial future of Windows 8, it was time for Microsoft to present the Store Windows that will be integrated into the OS and will allow the editor to follow the trend of online shops by positioning itself on the new business-model of the application in due form. On a dedicated Press Conference, Microsoft announced the beginnings of the Store Windows in February 2012, in the launch of the public beta of the new operating system. This will give (pending the final output of the system at a date still unknown) to provide a period of testing at the Store Windows, so everything is ready on day J. During this beta, only free applications from developers invited by the firm will be accepted and available. This has nothing shocking, knowing that remains to Microsoft no doubt a lot of things to adjust to be able to open his Store Windows developers from around the world.
Work on the aspect of this platform for the sale of applications, but also on the commercial pan. As a reminder that Microsoft wishes to stand out of Apple and its policy of income distribution to 70/30 with developers. Thus, if Microsoft well affect 30% of revenue on sales of applications, this share drops to 20% for any application from the bar of the $25,000 in sales. Also, if business Apple as special must pay $ 99 license fees, Microsoft individuals pay only $ 50 for able to publish their creations on Store Windows, business $ 99. In this connection, Antoine Leblond - loaded Windows Web services - has not hesitated to go small colourful remark which is always fly: "Microsoft will provide a greater share of the Apple", he said developers.
"A greater share of the Apple"
Comparisons with the App Store for Apple Mac are necessarily many presentations of the Store Windows by Microsoft. The firm of Redmond for example also insisted on the fact that its policy of validation would be less restrictive. Developers will have such access to the tools used by Microsoft services, allowing them to test themselves in advance if their application is likely to be rejected. For more transparency.
Other information that will not fail to be of interest to developers, it will be possible to use the system of payment of their choice within their applications. Also, they can if they wish a demo system that will allow users to download and try the full version of an application, but limited in time. What test under the best conditions before purchasing. A model that has already been proven. Finally, Microsoft made foot to the press stating that it will be possible to put in place systems of subscriptions not subject to a regular commission as is the case at Apple. Businesses, they should be able to deploy their own applications without going through the Store on their internal networks.
Well beautiful effects of announcement, check when the Store Windows is available. Also, details are expected on the availability of applications for the x 86 version of Windows 8 on this Store Windows. Because the presentation was focused on interface Metro, first known to Windows 8 under ARM tablets. Should not be that these announcements drown the other important information at this Conference: the public beta of Windows 8 will be launched next February. The appointment is made.
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