Windows app store concept
- 1. “The Windows App Store”
- 5. Discover applicationsFor Windows apps
- 6. Discover applicationsCentral location for Windows appsFree and paid appsFocus on free apps first, minimise burden of payment processingFind application updatesNew versions, features, changesMakes it easy to “get” the appsNo visiting websites, figuring download location
- 7. Discover applicationsOffer app reviews, ratingsIncreases trial, decreases riskPeople discuss apps in one locationWay to discover new appsDownloadsquad, Lifehacker shows demand for small, useful Windows applications
- 8. ScenarioGo to app storeFind “Firefox”1-click downloads EXE from Mozilla serversRuns the EXEIdeally: silent setupIf paid app: provide key/registration for copy/paste
- 10. Store app configCloud storage of application preferences and configurationsStore application preferences and profile-like dataEx. Firefox profile, Photoshop brushes, FTP software stored loginsSimilar to Steam Cloud
- 11. Store app configEither manually upload of dataAutomatic scheduled upload (potential monetization)Indirect backup of application configs
- 12. Store app configWould support,File structure configsAppData filesFiles elsewhereRegistry based configsSmart archivingEx. Ignore “cache” folder in Firefox profileFilter out config not globally applicable
- 13. ScenarioBackup Photoshop configSelectBrushesSwatchesPreferencesZIP archive, upload
- 15. Manage applicationsUser profile-basedList of applications installedVersion update prompts, downloadsPaid application keys, registrations
- 16. ScenarioReinstalled PCInstall WindowsDownload/install/launch app manager1-click dl & install all “my applications”Installs appsInstalls configs for those apps
- 17. Implementation
- 18. BackendBackend powered by “custom rules” for each appDefine source URL, configs folder/registryControl over what apps are in the dbSimilar to Apple’s approval process for app submissions
- 19. BackendDo not need third-party developer supportPotential API/backend for developers to self-update their listings
- 20. Future
- 21. Future ScenarioI go to a random PC with an app I needI sign into appBackups current PC’s app settingsApplies my settingsOnce done, removes, restores previous settings
- 22. FuturePotential framework/foundation/guideline for universal application config structure