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Microsoft moves to block paid Xbox Live iPhone apps
updated 04:00 pm EDT, Wed August 20, 2008
MS on iPhone/Xbox 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.
Great!
08/20, 04:12pm reply
This is good news, the community gets free applications, and developers have free access to Xbox live info.
Maneki Neko
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Joined: Feb 2001
SO...
08/20, 04:29pm reply
Does this mean Microsoft is encouraging open-source development? Dude!
beyere
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I smell a legal challenge
08/20, 05:11pm (1 reply) reply
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!!!!!
Feathers
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wow
08/20, 05:20pm reply
1337pwn.com? Who knew there was someone out there who would make the pwnage tool sound like it came from adults?
testudo
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