Microsoft Store
Template:Infobox Windows component Windows Store is an upcoming digital distribution platform developed by Microsoft Corporation as part of Windows 8 for apps in Metro.[1] The Windows Store will also allow developers to advertise their Win32 or traditional desktop applications. It will support both free and paid applications, with the paid applications ranging from $1.49 to $999.99. Developers will also be able to offer free trials. The Windows Store will be available concurrently with the release of the Windows 8 Beta, which is scheduled for February 2012.[2]
On September 13, 2011, day one of the BUILD developer conference, Microsoft's Windows President Steven Sinofsky announced the Windows Store app and its features and demonstrated the store. Although the publicly available Windows Developer Preview includes the Windows Store app, it does not function and simply displays a "coming soon" message.[3]
The Windows Store will be the only means of distributing Metro-style apps to users; the official reason is to allow Microsoft to scan apps for security flaws and malware.[4] The Windows Store will take a 30% cut of application sales. Once an application reaches $25,000 USD in revenue, the cut drops to 20%. In-app third-party transactions are allowed, of which Microsoft does not take a cut. Individual developers will be able to register for $49 USD, and $99 USD for companies.[5]
References
- ^ Marius Oiaga (2011-10-06). "Get Insight into the Windows Store in Windows 8". Softpedia. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ^ Bright, Peter. "Win 8 app store revealed: more money for devs, beta in late February". Ars Technica. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ Dana Wollman (2011-09-16). "Windows 8 on a laptop in-depth preview (video)". engadget. Retrieved 2011-10-19..
- ^ Tom, Warren. "Microsoft details and demos the Windows Store for Windows 8". Winrumors.com. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Leblond, Antoine. "Previewing the Windows Store". Windows Store for developers. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
