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Amiga News and Community Announcements => Amiga News and Community Announcements => Topic started by: SysAdmin on June 07, 2011, 02:44:54 PM
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The Project Metropolis Cloud-based Application Storefront is now available and the first applications can be purchased for Instant Download. We are also having a 72 Hour sale on the first apps that ends on June 10th, 2011.
Welcome to the unified future that allows you to download all your commercial AmigaOS 4.x, MorphOS 2.x, AROS and Classic Amiga applications at one place instantly.
Project Metropolis (http://www.discreetfx.com/ProjectMetropolis.html)
Project Metropolis FAQ (http://www.discreetfx.com/ProjectMetropolisFAQ.html)
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Great project. Thanks for making it.
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The Project Metropolis Cloud-based Application Storefront is now available and the first applications can be purchased for Instant Download. We are also having a 72 Hour sale on the first apps that ends on June 10th, 2011.
Welcome to the unified future that allows you to download all your commercial Amiga OS 4.x, MorphOS 2.x, AROS and Classic Amiga applications at one place instantly.
Project Metropolis (http://www.discreetfx.com/ProjectMetropolis.html)
Project Metropolis FAQ (http://www.discreetfx.com/ProjectMetropolisFAQ.html)
Cool, Looking forward to see the progress......
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This is actually a rather cool idea :)
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This is actually a rather cool idea :)
Does your agreement with Apple via their App Store for your iPhone game prevent it from being offered in other locations, or for sale on your own site, if you chose to create your own site to sell it from? Just curious.
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Where exactly is the client software to download, I can't find it anywhere on the site?
Is Project Metropolis just a web page with Paypal/download links? I was under the impression you had programmed some app-store/package management type software for all four Amiga OSs to log into your online store and make online purchases and downloads. I notice on the page that the Instant Download Software requires an Amiga OS, but I'm not sure where to download that software.
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Where exactly is the client software to download, I can't find it anywhere on the site?
Is Project Metropolis just a web page with Paypal/download links? I was under the impression you had programmed some app-store/package management type software for all four Amiga OSs to log into your online store and make online purchases and downloads. I notice on the page that the Instant Download Software requires an Amiga OS, but I'm not sure where to download that software.
Hi Cammy, I was under that impression too, but it appears just to be a web page with links to paypal to pay for the software.
I wonder if that site works properly with IBrowse...have to go home and try it.
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It works well enough in IBrowse. Obviously the Flash animation at the top of the page doesn't, but the page is laid out properly and the images and colours look fine.
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With all due respect, I figured it'd be an application (ala itunes, android and windows marketplaces) as well. Is this just a webstore, or am I missing something? I've been shopping on Amiga webstores for years, bricks and mortar and some instant software download ones such as Cloanto's.
I applaud the idea, don't get me wrong - just wondering if I missed something here, or if more was being planned.
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Where exactly is the client software to download, I can't find it anywhere on the site?
Is Project Metropolis just a web page with Paypal/download links? I was under the impression you had programmed some app-store/package management type software for all four Amiga OSs to log into your online store and make online purchases and downloads. I notice on the page that the Instant Download Software requires an Amiga OS, but I'm not sure where to download that software.
We thought about having client software made but decided why make the process more complex then needed. Instead you get a link on how to download the software in your e-mail once you purchase it. Crisp and Clean, No Caffeine.
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We thought about having client software made but decided why make the process more complex then needed. Instead you get a link on how to download the software in your e-mail once you purchase it. Crisp and Clean, No Caffeine.
So it's not even inmediate? More and more that sounds like a....... like a...... like a...... CRAP?
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Compared to getting dressed, driving to store, standing in line, etc. it sounds good to me.
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How will Hollywood executables be handled?
Will we be able to upload/download mp3 music or video?
I need to recheck the FAQ.
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So it's not even inmediate? More and more that sounds like a....... like a...... like a...... CRAP?
Maybe we were wrong to not have a client app for the launch of Project Metropolis. If that proves to be the case as time goes on then we will make one. It would have to be for six operating systems.
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DiscreetFX should know by now that this group is very hard to please and setting up this kind of online app store, without doing the required research and work to make it smoother and better than Apple's App Store, would generate a lot of criticism, and/or complaints.
The idea is generally one that is appreciated by most, but the implementation appears to need some work to satisfy this crowd.
Funny how almost every new Amiga related endeavor gets met with either wild fanatic support, or harsh criticism, or both, but not much feedback that is between these two opposite poles.
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Maybe we were wrong to not have a client app for the launch of Project Metropolis. If that proves to be the case as time goes on then we will make one. It would have to be for six operating systems.
Perhaps I have been a bit harsh but I expected something along the lines of this (https://market.android.com/) (maybe in the future you have to steering it to something like that). And yes a Client app is a good idea also
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@Fransexy
Thanx for your suggestions, we appricate the feedback.
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New URL
http://project-metropolis.com/
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Two questions:
1) The fee to sell on the site is for one app or is it the ability to sell multipule programs? IE, If I make a video player and a game, will I need to buy two licences to sell them?
2) Are you going to impliment a user database/login system? If so, PLEASE incorperate a "Wish list" that is easily (simple link) distributed or posted on facebook or the like.
My biggest gripe with GOG.COM right now is that I'm stuck in Iraq and my birthday is right around the corner and it requiers jumoing through hoops to let people know what I want from them.
Postage takes forever, I have very limited space and Id have to mail it home after deployment. An awesome, downloadable game would have been the perfect gift for the situation...:madashell:
Ahem, okay, now that I got that out of my system. The WishList idea may seem odd since your store is more geared towards proffesional programs, but I've seem others that run sites put up wish lists that members could buy for the operator to show appreciation. PLUS! It's free advertisment. ;)
I have said too much...:lol:
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Changed my mind; more to say ;)
1) Layout - System Selection. Maybe a drop down menu to choose what system you're buying for. The way things are now everything is clumped together and you have to search for the system requirements.
2) Layout - Categories. (Just like 1) I'm really excited that this will be more than just A/V programs, but once other software developers add their wares, being able to do a "AOS 3.X --> Games (or) MOS --> word processing" would help immensely! Having something like this implemented BEFORE the software shows up would, I think, help you all from having a headache afterwards.
3) Layout - Presentation. Create a uniform presentation for listed items pages. Maybe it is just me, but the column system you have going is confusing and doesn't flow well. Left-to-right displays would flow much better and could even give more precise categories. A good example of this is the way Aminet is setup…
:( Sigh, I feel like I just beat up my best friend the way I "ripped" into your new site. But I put these things out because I've either seen the issues they cause on other sites or feel they would help contribute to a smoother, faster transaction.
You guys at DiscreetFX rock and I hope this new site takes off for you and the communities!
Thanks again!
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I have to say I'm a little disappointed, again it not that I dont appreciate the effort and the idea but I too felt it was going to be a download client a bit like Steam or iTunes ok I completely understand them company have X amount more money and more reason to have such programs but this is a little basic and I only say that because if I wanted to I could set up a similar web site in a few hours (admittedly no content to sell) but just expected something a bit more (and dont hit me Amiga users) Apple like or Android like.
(just did this very quickly to show you a idea of where it could go)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/amigang/pm1.jpg)
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@ J-Golden @AmigaNG
Thanx for the feedback, it is really appreciated. We use it to improve what we do at DiscreetFX.