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08/20/2008, 4:00pm, EDT

Wednesday, August 20th

Microsoft moves to block paid Xbox Live iPhone apps

Microsoft plans to halt the sale of any unauthorized Xbox Live software at the App Store, one developer claims. 1337pwn says that its Xbox Live Friends Application -- which lets people see what others are playing on their Xboxes of Xbox 360s -- was recently challenged by Microsoft, which is responsible for all facets of Xbox gaming. 1337pwn comments, though, that Microsoft appears only to be concerned about people turning a profit on its technology, as it has given permission for XLFA to be distributed for free.


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Other story tags: Microsoft, iPod touch, App Store, Xbox, Xbox Live

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Maneki Neko

Great!

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08/20, 4:12pm, EDT

This is good news, the community gets free applications, and developers have free access to Xbox live info.

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beyere

SO...

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08/20, 4:29pm, EDT

Does this mean Microsoft is encouraging open-source development? Dude!

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Feathers

I smell a legal challenge

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08/20, 5:11pm, EDT

Either the application violates some Microsoft EULA or it doesn't, whether it is paid for or not is a different issue. I see this act as, I dunno, anti-competitive? Do it but don't make money at it? C'mon!!!!!

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testudo

wow

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08/20, 5:20pm, EDT

1337pwn.com? Who knew there was someone out there who would make the pwnage tool sound like it came from adults?

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