[Karunamon]

To be fair, a couple of those problems have nothing to do with the OS. Virtualbox, for instance, there is zero good reason they couldn't leave an uninstall .mpkg laying around somewhere convenient instead of requiring you to keep the original installer around (stupid stupid stupid).

The other issues are spot on.. I'll never understand what it is with everybody and their dog on the mac ecosystem wanting money - it doesn't happen anywhere near as much on any other platform's appstore.

[stcredzero]

The norm of getting paid is one of the best things about the ecosystem.

[Karunamon]

I've gotta disagree with you there. There are plenty of good, free software packages on windows and linux to do whatever you want.

Meanwhile, it costs money over on Mac OS. It certainly does nothing to help the perception of the mac ecosystem as one that's overpriced.

[stcredzero]

> I've gotta disagree with you there.

I was talking from the POV of the developer.

In many cases, you get what you pay for. I've used many examples of open source software. There are times and places where it's the best thing. There are areas where there is too little incentive for commercial companies. There are also times when you want ultimate freedom to do what you want. There are also times when you want to pay for a level of polish and know things just work. There are also times when you want to be the one doing the polishing and get paid for your work.

> Meanwhile, it costs money over on Mac OS. It certainly does nothing to help the perception of the mac ecosystem as one that's overpriced.

I don't see the logic in having a price above free being "overpriced." Free as in beer is not a right, nor is it some sort of ultimate good. Sometimes, it's also a sign of a broken market.