A recent TechCrunch interview could turn out to be a major problem for Palm – the developer in question stated the following:
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Question one: Palm is really paying companies to write apps for the Pre? Yes. How much? All I got despite truly obnoxious questioning was “under $500,000.”
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This essentially confirms my long-harbored theory of VIP developers: at Palm’s, some animals are more equal than others….
P.S. Let’s see if some other developers manage to a$$ out some cash from Palm’s after this announcement…
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don’t see how it is that big a problem. Anyway, if palm wants a particular product ported/developed badly enough they have the right to help out a bit.
Hi Guys,
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I just fear that some developers could be – um – less relaxed about the issue than you are, Med
All the best
Tam Hanna