[Rocco Augusto]

Originally Posted by mmidgley

Is it the reference to "Lucious", a fictional character in the Stargate series that used whatever means he could to convince everyone to do everything for him? (and the parallel being that Handango thinks they can convince all developers to just give in)

m.

No, that wasn't the hidden tidbit in this article, but you totally get two virtual high fives for bringing the fantastic Richard Kind into this discussion. Lucius Lavin is one of my all time favorite guest staring Stargate characters

If you guys need a hint, it is in relation to phones

Originally Posted by dh

Poo, did I really say that?

You did dh, and it is sad but probably true

Who knows, maybe Apple's recent foray into the world of selling software via iTunes might spark something similar from Microsoft. I wouldn't mind purchasing software from the Zune Marketplace

[Rocco Augusto]

Originally Posted by mmidgley

Is it the reference to "Lucious", a fictional character in the Stargate series that used whatever means he could to convince everyone to do everything for him? (and the parallel being that Handango thinks they can convince all developers to just give in)

m.

No, that wasn't the hidden tidbit in this article, but you totally get two virtual high fives for bringing the fantastic Richard Kind into this discussion. Lucius Lavin is one of my all time favorite guest staring Stargate characters

If you guys need a hint, it is in relation to phones

Originally Posted by dh

Poo, did I really say that?

You did dh, and it is sad but probably true

Who knows, maybe Apple's recent foray into the world of selling software via iTunes might spark something similar from Microsoft. I wouldn't mind purchasing software from the Zune Marketplace

[Darius Wey]

Originally Posted by Rocco Augusto

I wouldn't mind purchasing software from the Zune Marketplace

Yet I don't think we'll be seeing all-you-can-eat software anytime soon. Rats!

[DoUWanaDance]

Bruce Wayne's extension is 228626. It may be easier to remember if you simply dial "BATMAN."

[stevew]

Originally Posted by dh

Doesn't really matter - give it a year or two and we'll all be buying our mobile software from the iTunes store.

It's very sad but very true.

[Tim Williamson]

Originally Posted by dh

Doesn't really matter - give it a year or two and we'll all be buying our mobile software from the iTunes store.




Poo, did I really say that?

Wow, yeah, I might have to concur here. Now I wonder if Apple would ever consider hosting Windows Mobile software?

[Rocco Augusto]

Originally Posted by DoUWanaDance

Bruce Wayne's extension is 228626. It may be easier to remember if you simply dial "BATMAN."

I just don't know how he keeps his identity a secret

[pacer1079]

I don't code, but as a customer I can say that I find Handango to be the worst game in town with the best software catalog- and I'm not saying this as a one time customer- I've dropped a lot of money with them over the years (enough to be embarassed to give you (or my wife) specific numbers). Like several of the companies I've "grown up" with on the internet (Audible for example), Handango started out great and in the last two or three years has just become too revenue focused. First they introduced the Handango "wallet" concept, which I bought in to only to find out the credits expired over time. Then came the decision to sell "download insurance" or whatever clever marketing phrase they're using to avoid outright saying we're screwing you for another buck.

In short, I applaud any developer's effort to find another distribution channel- in the last year, I've made a concious effort to buy my software direct from developer websites as often as possible and continue to welcome any alternative to Handango.

[brijgdh]

The advertisement packages on HGO & Motri does not leave anything for the developers as they are forced to sell via their store which takes away 50% ( Excluding tax )

For example one ad worth $400 in a month means you have to sell products worth $1000 atleast to cover the ad cost,commission & tax & after that you actually make some profits. One can have good sales only if the products are in th best selling apps list. Which does not remain for longer as some competitor will follow the suit. Its mullahs for Handango & Motricity, where as a small developer gets nothing in hand even with a good product.

Can any one suggest better

Thanks

BG

Mr. Augusto this is what I see when login into forums.

Welcome, brijgdh.
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[John Cody]

After what they did to me:

Handango & John Cody

I don't feel sorry for them one bit

[edgar]

I stopped using Handango over a year ago. Their marketing and strongarm tactics are deplorable. I also stopped contributing to boards that use them as affiliates.

Rocco, you should muddle that phone number, some poor guy at Soti is probably getting hangups as they dial that too long extension. Just like dialing 11 digits instead of 10 it rings through to a desk utilizing just the first digits dialed.