webmonkey.com — Because of the company?s restrictive non-disclosure agreement (NDA), iPhone developers are legally banned from sharing programming tips, discussing code or asking questions of one another in forums or over e-mail. ?f**kING NDA? has become a mantra on Twitter.
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Closed AccountAug 7, 2008
Exactly my same thoughts.
transversedAug 7, 2008
As far as I'm concerned, Apple can file as many New Drug Applications with the FDA as they want. If they want to get their foot in the door on the new hypnotherapeutic drug market, that's their business.
javaroastAug 7, 2008
Nope the court ruled that Apple had LICENSED GUI elements to Microsoft and threw most Apple's claims. During the case Xerox attempted to sue Apple for copyright violation as well, however the statute of limitations had past. At least get 1/2 a historical clue before you discuss this.<a class="user" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Computer,_Inc._v._Microsoft_Corporation">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Computer,_Inc._ ...</a>
pyroniousAug 7, 2008
Doesn't Apple even have a private newsgroup for registered developers? That's what Microsoft does for Xbox 360 developers, and it's really useful. Most questions can be answered by peers, but you also get direct access to MS personnel.
mtheoryxAug 7, 2008
Perhaps you're missing the point because you're thinking way to narrow in scope.Picture this: A few developers, legit developers with paid accounts, want to give a presentation at a university (or even teach a course) that discusses "best practices" about iPhone development.NDA completely prevents this. Not only does it prevent it, it stifles creativity and platform advancement that can be made with courses, user groups, and communities.
deucediggalowAug 9, 2008
no, I got my cell phone back in 1992 before mp3 players existed
otengimSep 25, 2008
Apple can come and kiss my ass!!, This IPhone piece of s**t is over-engineered, bloated and the eye candy is for folks that didn't have a girlfriend before. They masturbate saying oooh god ooh god look how wonderful looks the Aqua Button ROFL.