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Microsoft's latest announcement that it is testing a new Microsoft Store web installer for apps has sparked both interest and alarm in the developer community. While the objective to improve the download and install experience via the Microsoft Store website appears positive, several developers are concerned about the repercussions.
Rafael Rivera, the developer of the popular app Ear Trumpet, expressed his dissatisfaction with Microsoft's approach. He voiced worries about potential data collection and compatibility difficulties. We are talking about inconsistencies with the .NET version for which his software was created.
During this debate, developer Rudy Huyn shed light on an important aspect: the ability to opt out. By simply changing a certain setting in their app's code, developers can avoid the new installer, giving them control over their app's deployment.
Rivera later discovered from Microsoft's documentation that failing to specify specific options automatically enrolled programs in the new download method. To address this, he suggested adding "?mode=mini" or "?mode=full" to app URIs or badges, thereby opting out of the new installation.
Rivera also hinted at an unapproved method requiring the intentional insertion of specific files to impede the new installers' performance.
While it is unclear whether Rivera's experience is unique or part of a larger problem, developers should ensure that their programs are compatible with their intended distribution method.
Rafael Rivera, the developer of the popular app Ear Trumpet, expressed his dissatisfaction with Microsoft's approach. He voiced worries about potential data collection and compatibility difficulties. We are talking about inconsistencies with the .NET version for which his software was created.
During this debate, developer Rudy Huyn shed light on an important aspect: the ability to opt out. By simply changing a certain setting in their app's code, developers can avoid the new installer, giving them control over their app's deployment.
Rivera later discovered from Microsoft's documentation that failing to specify specific options automatically enrolled programs in the new download method. To address this, he suggested adding "?mode=mini" or "?mode=full" to app URIs or badges, thereby opting out of the new installation.
Rivera also hinted at an unapproved method requiring the intentional insertion of specific files to impede the new installers' performance.
While it is unclear whether Rivera's experience is unique or part of a larger problem, developers should ensure that their programs are compatible with their intended distribution method.