darin@apple.UUCP (Darin Adler) (02/09/88)
[This is in response to a message on INFO-MAC a while back]
I've seen a number of references on the net to the $600 Registered
Developer program, or something like that. At one time, Apple did have
Registered Developers, and there was a charge. At the moment, Apple has
only a Certified Developer program. There is no charge, although there
is an application to become a Certified Developer. To qualify as a
Certified Developer, you have to tell Apple's Developer Programs group
what kind of development you intend to do (or have already done), among
other things. Note: there is currently NO fee.
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Darin Adler, Apple Computer AppleLink:Adler4
UUCP: {sun,voder,nsc,mtxinu,dual}!apple!darin CSNET: darin@Apple.comMichael_Alan_Casteel@cup.portal.com (02/10/88)
There is a new development in Apple Certified Developer-land. My company has been a Mac Certified Developer since 1984, and I have now got three programs in Shareware circulation, Klondike, Canfield and Golf. Just a few months ago, Apple introduced a "re-certification" process, and my company was awarded a new, second-class form of citizenship. We are now "mail-only" Certified. Apparently, I will still enjoy the benefit of Tech Notes to keep my software up to date, but WILL NOT be able to purchase any hardware from Apple. To me, this means that I WILL NOT be buying a Mac II, and so will only test new versions to the extent that I can get down to my local dealer to try it out on theirs. Apple has enough money, they won't notice that this developer will not be sending more hardware money their way, except at much longer intervals. Yes, it is a dumb idea on their part to minimize their own income, but then there's the Mac SE fan... (dumb ideas are like rattlesnakes, they come in pairs?) Mike Casteel CIS 76174,2461 GEnie M.CASTEEL Internet mac@cup.portal.com No clever sayings...so sue me.