Windows Marketplace is open to developers

In order to begin to distribute their software through the online store developer must have a Live ID account and make $ 99. Also required to provide some additional data, such as bank account number.

After registration, the developer can submit their development for posting on the "counters" on-line store. Each application must be reviewed and approved in due course.

There are several limitations to the applications posted: both in the new store will not be allowed applications.

• implement the functionality of VoIP networks by mobile operators
• modifying standard applications SMS, MMS, Dialer, browsers, media players, etc.
• Microsoft did not follow policy in the display advertising
• collect and disseminate personal information without your knowledge (location, photos and other information).

and a number of other applications.



The new store applications are better for the developer: Microsoft gets only 30% of the cost of the application. So shops offering software for mobile phones in the WM to take away 60% of the cost of the application. Undoubtedly, the advantage will be preset to the customer interaction with the business.


Support services Windows Marketplace will have mobile devices based on Windows Mobile 6.5. It was expected that sales of smartphones and communicators based on Windows Mobile 6.5 will begin in September this year.