There should be an app store for Mac OS X
Think how convenient it would be to have the same sort of system Apple is implementing for the iPhone and touch for Macs, a program that lets you download apps for Mac OS X. Implementing it exactly the same way they did for the iPhone, except a dedicated program instead of through iTunes, would eliminate the problem of limited in store availability of Mac apps, make it so you only have to give credit info to apple. I think it could be a great way to get programs for Mac OS X.
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What would be the incentive for a developer versus just putting it up as a download on your web site?
Recognition I suppose but there are already sites like VersionTracker that collect a huge variety of apps and even Apple's site has a collection of 3rd party stuff.
I don't suppose it could do any harm and it would be an easily recognized conduit for people to find software.
What would be the incentive for a developer versus just putting it up as a download on your web site?
For me, I fell more secure buying stuff from Apple vs giving my credit card info to some small unknown (in many cases) company.