Re:Apple, Epic, and the App Store
by Despegar on Monday August 17, 2020 @07:52PM
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Apple's platforms aren't an open market either. They allow third party developers to develop for their platforms, subject to you agreeing to their terms.
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Re:Apple, Epic, and the App Store
by three_seagrass on Monday August 17, 2020 @07:56PM
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Agreeing to a TOS is a standard for open markets. Splitting hairs over a TOS existing is ignoring the fact that Epic doesn't allow third parties to sell in their market (with or without a TOS).
When you accept Apple's developer agreement, you're agreeing to a contract. It absolutely isn't an "open market" for any definition of what that means. Apple has exclusive control of their IP and they are offering a way for you to license it on their terms.