When Free Is Too Expensive
4 days ago
- #Java
- #Project Vector
- #App Store
- Sun is preparing to unveil Project Vector, later to be renamed the Java Store, at JavaOne.
- Project Vector aims to connect businesses and developers to Java's vast user base, estimated at one billion users.
- The Java Store will allow developers to submit applications for distribution via Java's update mechanism, reaching a global audience.
- Unlike other app stores with smaller audiences, the Java Store could become the world's largest due to Java's ubiquity.
- Developers can monetize their applications through the store, with Sun charging for distribution services.
- The initiative offers a unique opportunity for businesses and developers to reach consumers directly, bypassing browsers.
- Details about Project Vector's technology, roadmap, and business model will be revealed at JavaOne.