Comments on: The Myth of “Not My Problem” http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/ Behind the Scenes at Ilium Software Thu, 12 May 2011 14:38:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 60 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/wp-content/iliumsoft_feed.png 81 31 Ilium Software http://blog.iliumsoft.com By: Marc http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35387 Marc Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:10:01 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35387 @Chenzo: The same things we're always doing - working on projects I can't tell you about plus the things you aren't noticing - a special version of NewsBreak for Microsoft, upgrades to RSSHub for HTC, new features for eWallet on iPhone, updates to eWallet, ListPro, and NewsBreak for the Windows Marketplace release and more. Plus, as I said, projects I really can't say much about yet. @Chenzo: The same things we’re always doing – working on projects I can’t tell you about plus the things you aren’t noticing – a special version of NewsBreak for Microsoft, upgrades to RSSHub for HTC, new features for eWallet on iPhone, updates to eWallet, ListPro, and NewsBreak for the Windows Marketplace release and more.

Plus, as I said, projects I really can’t say much about yet.

]]> By: chenzo http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35379 chenzo Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:29:06 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35379 Sorry to say that but I wonder what Ilium has been doing the last months. No Mac version, no new Windows Mobile Version for more than a year, what about that web client stuff? I´m thinking of moving to SPB, they seem to be much more active. Sorry to say that but I wonder what Ilium has been doing the last months. No Mac version, no new Windows Mobile Version for more than a year, what about that web client stuff?
I´m thinking of moving to SPB, they seem to be much more active.

]]> By: Tangible http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35354 Tangible Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:24:52 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35354 While I would love to see a Mac version of e-Wallet, I think a Web version would be even more useful. I seem to remember a "Web Companion" beta announced a very long time ago. Is that project still alive? If so, any ETA? WRT to the App Store: Consumers perceive the iPhone to be the best smartphone, and Apple is the monopoly supplier. When they have the power, Apple has always behaved this way (cf. iTunes). This problem will go away only when and only if a strong and well-marketed competitor for the iPhone emerges. As for the desktop analogies: If the market share of Mac and PC were reversed, you can be sure that Apple would allow no application to be installed without its approval. We are insufficiently grateful to Microsoft for never attempting to use its near-monopoly position in this way. While I would love to see a Mac version of e-Wallet, I think a Web version would be even more useful. I seem to remember a “Web Companion” beta announced a very long time ago. Is that project still alive? If so, any ETA?

WRT to the App Store: Consumers perceive the iPhone to be the best smartphone, and Apple is the monopoly supplier. When they have the power, Apple has always behaved this way (cf. iTunes). This problem will go away only when and only if a strong and well-marketed competitor for the iPhone emerges.

As for the desktop analogies: If the market share of Mac and PC were reversed, you can be sure that Apple would allow no application to be installed without its approval. We are insufficiently grateful to Microsoft for never attempting to use its near-monopoly position in this way.

]]> By: Joseph L. Shaw http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35353 Joseph L. Shaw Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:56:06 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35353 Like many I have been waiting for List Pro for iPod Touch which was suppoesed to come out about a year ago but no signs of it yet. I understand that Apple is putting roadblocs in the way of some developers but please make an effort to get this wonderful app through. I have used it for years on my palm but now I am moving to the Touch. Like many I have been waiting for List Pro for iPod Touch which was suppoesed to come out about a year ago but no signs of it yet. I understand that Apple is putting roadblocs in the way of some developers but please make an effort to get this wonderful app through. I have used it for years on my palm but now I am moving to the Touch.

]]> By: Simon Thomson http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35352 Simon Thomson Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:27:31 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35352 I bought ewallet for the iPhone soon after it came out because Ilium said it would have a Mac version out soon (a few months). I have been waiting over a year so don't hold your breath! Apple seem to have given up as well maybe they are being stricture with those not playing ball. I bought ewallet for the iPhone soon after it came out because Ilium said it would have a Mac version out soon (a few months).
I have been waiting over a year so don’t hold your breath!

Apple seem to have given up as well maybe they are being stricture with those not playing ball.

]]> By: Martin Herrera http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35349 Martin Herrera Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:02:45 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35349 This post it's probably out of place within this thread. Yet I was unsure where else to post it. I cannot help to find my self wondering every time I opwn my RSS if this will be the day when I hear again about eWallet for Mac. When I find out the 'new post' has nothing to do with my expectations... I cannot help to feel some dregree of frustration. So I guess my point is, I would appreciate a greater level of information as to where we stand with eWallet for Mac. I, like may other, has been waiting for a long, long time, and clarification about realistic expectations, would allow me to make a more informed decision. I hope this is taken as a contructive feedback. Thanks. This post it’s probably out of place within this thread. Yet I was unsure where else to post it.

I cannot help to find my self wondering every time I opwn my RSS if this will be the day when I hear again about eWallet for Mac. When I find out the ‘new post’ has nothing to do with my expectations… I cannot help to feel some dregree of frustration.

So I guess my point is, I would appreciate a greater level of information as to where we stand with eWallet for Mac. I, like may other, has been waiting for a long, long time, and clarification about realistic expectations, would allow me to make a more informed decision.

I hope this is taken as a contructive feedback. Thanks.

]]> By: Andrew http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35345 Andrew Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:12:19 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35345 Good comments that support the popularity of Cydia and Jailbreaking. If my PC, Mac, or WinMo devices had to live by the same rules, they never would have had any market share. Imagine if MS approved every app on a PC, or Apple approved any app on a Mac - they might tell us it is a good thing - but then again, maybe Linux would be the desktop for most people. The problem now, is that too many developers will go along with Apple - the lure of $$$ is to much, and they won't walk away. For every app that is rejected there will be 10 approved - maybe limited functionality, but for most users it is enough. Until more users realize that they can Jailbreak a device and install anything they want (not advocating piracy, just choice), Apple will control the market place. If users could show Apple that Cydia was service their needs, Developers would user Cydia, and Apple would have to relax policies to lure them back. Good comments that support the popularity of Cydia and Jailbreaking. If my PC, Mac, or WinMo devices had to live by the same rules, they never would have had any market share.

Imagine if MS approved every app on a PC, or Apple approved any app on a Mac – they might tell us it is a good thing – but then again, maybe Linux would be the desktop for most people.

The problem now, is that too many developers will go along with Apple – the lure of $$$ is to much, and they won’t walk away. For every app that is rejected there will be 10 approved – maybe limited functionality, but for most users it is enough. Until more users realize that they can Jailbreak a device and install anything they want (not advocating piracy, just choice), Apple will control the market place.

If users could show Apple that Cydia was service their needs, Developers would user Cydia, and Apple would have to relax policies to lure them back.

]]> By: Paul H http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35344 Paul H Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:36:31 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35344 A year ago I would have taken the time to comment on your post, agreeing on several aspects, disagreeing on others. At that point you still retained some credibility. Ilium's failure to deliver products to your committed timeline saw that credibility disappear. Glass houses and all. A year ago I would have taken the time to comment on your post, agreeing on several aspects, disagreeing on others. At that point you still retained some credibility. Ilium’s failure to deliver products to your committed timeline saw that credibility disappear. Glass houses and all.

]]> By: Tom http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35342 Tom Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:19:27 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35342 Very well said, Marc. As a software engineer, I see #4 to be the biggest issue here. I'd prefer if they only rejected apps that are against the law or damage the platform. However, if they must restrict the developers, they should be very specific and predictable about it. These seemingly inconsistent rejections mean a very real risk for the devs. Most serious applications take months of development effort, so the stakes are high. The last thing you want is to have your hard work undone with the scratch of a pencil. Unpredictable policies can result in unremarkable or rushed applications, instead of brave and polished ones. Very well said, Marc. As a software engineer, I see #4 to be the biggest issue here. I’d prefer if they only rejected apps that are against the law or damage the platform. However, if they must restrict the developers, they should be very specific and predictable about it.

These seemingly inconsistent rejections mean a very real risk for the devs. Most serious applications take months of development effort, so the stakes are high. The last thing you want is to have your hard work undone with the scratch of a pencil.

Unpredictable policies can result in unremarkable or rushed applications, instead of brave and polished ones.

]]> By: Ken http://blog.iliumsoft.com/2009/09/02/the-myth-of-not-my-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-35340 Ken Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:47 +0000 http://blog.iliumsoft.com/?p=1575#comment-35340 Much as I love my iPhone I am beginning to see storm clouds on the horizon. Speaking as a consumer I sympathize with you if, as I understand your problem, Apple has decided to exert artistic control over the apps. More insidious to me as a consumer is the fact that Apple censors what apps from their database of apps I can see and download. More ludicrous to me as a consumer is Apples rating system. I just saw an app that allows you to access a database of recipes and store your own. It is rated 12+ Infrequent Mild/Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug use References. Like others I am still waiting for ListPro.... Much as I love my iPhone I am beginning to see storm clouds on the horizon.

Speaking as a consumer I sympathize with you if, as I understand your problem, Apple has decided to exert artistic control over the apps.

More insidious to me as a consumer is the fact that Apple censors what apps from their database of apps I can see and download.

More ludicrous to me as a consumer is Apples rating system. I just saw an app that allows you to access a database of recipes and store your own. It is rated 12+ Infrequent Mild/Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug use References.

Like others I am still waiting for ListPro….

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