[Xuzz]

I'd just like to add my data point here: setting up a vendor account in the App World took less than 24 hours and was much easier than Apple. I just had to fill out a web form, email (not fax!) in some documents, and they emailed it was ready the very next day.

Obviously, YMMV. But they may be improving.

[rbarooah]

My app store acccount only required a web form. How was it difficult for you?

[Xuzz]

Mostly, the required fax machine (much less convenient than emailing a PDF) and the really badly timed phone call from their support staff to confirm me (although, admittedly that is probably my own fault).

(I'm also probably a bad data point with Apple, though: I'm sure they took longer than normal considering I am currently somewhat-visibly contributing to Cydia and some jailbreakst.)

Homestly, though, neither was particularly difficult. (Palm webOS was equally pain-free, fwiw.)

[ryanhuff]

Faxing was required for a business account.