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genbattle | 13 years ago

I think he's not so much against having Minecraft run on Windows 8 at all (i'm sure if Java support it, it'll run), I think he's just more averse to serving it via Microsoft's store.

I think Notch is overreacting in this case because he's already supported Microsoft's platform monopoly with Minecraft on the Xbox 360 (which is completely closed), so this stance seems kind of contrary.

Possibly there's some sort of clause in Microsoft's contracts that says an Application on the Windows Store can't be sold outside the store or something which he's actually getting up in arms about.

I'm not particularly crazy about Windows 8 either, but Notch probably needs to be a little more specific with his protests (then again, it is just a twitter post).

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Goronmon|13 years ago

>I think Notch is overreacting in this case because he's already supported Microsoft's platform monopoly with Minecraft on the Xbox 360 (which is completely closed), so this stance seems kind of contrary.

I only think it's contrary if you require people to have simplistic opinions. He wants an open platform when it comes to PC, but isn't that concerned about consoles. I figure he thinks that as long as he has one major open platform he can develop for, he's happy. Microsoft is making moves that suggest they want to move away from an open platform for the PC, so he's understandably concerned.

trafficlight|13 years ago

I can't remember where I read it, but he has the same attitude about Steam. Notch feels that he has a large enough userbase that Steam (or Windows 8 App store) doesn't offer enough advantages over Mojang's homegrown distribution system.

jeffool|13 years ago

Likely his Twitter. I think he's said as much.