Sun Java App Store
It's official: Sun will create an App Store for Java applications, copying iTunes and similar sites. Given Java is probably the most spread application around (even more than Windows as Linux computers may also run Java) this store gives access to a potentially huge market, quite interesting for entrepreneurs and developers.
But also raises 3 questions:
- Will it suppose the killer app for JavaFX and help to spread it? Right now Flex is the leader on RIA environment, but the potential market of this store can push the balance towards Sun. And please, forget about Swing/AWT/SWT. Not for this store.
- How will other stores (specially Android, which provides lots of Java-based apps for its mobiles) compete? We will see some fusions or agreements between vendors?
- Given the success of iTunes and other stores is related to the mobile market, will this store have the same degree of popularity? No iPhone/iPod/Android linked to it to bring customers.
