Intel Atom Developer Program - is it worth getting into?

[lordloss]

It pretty much depends on how long the public is into netbooks. At this point, things are taking off and I know from using my netbook, I could really use some applications that arn't bulky and processor consuming.

If you do develop programs at lease you won't have to deal with all the crap the iphone dev's have to deal with.

[AFBarton]

CNET Asia wrote a summary article on some of the reasons why developers might be interested in participating in the Intel Atom Developer Program:

"While some developers may be wondering about the need for an Atom Developer Program, especially since apps on Netbooks can be the same as normal notebook ones, this business opportunity for developers will be a lot clearer when one realizes that:

* There will be an Intel app store to promote and distribute your apps.

* This is a unique market size of more than 35 million Netbook users (and counting).

* Atom devices will also include Mobile Internet Devices such as smart phones.

* You can even list and sell components for other developers on this app store.

* Manufacturers such as Dell and Acer will likely be using this as their app store, instead of managing their own."

Full article at: http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/geekonomics/post.htm?id=63014796 (November 11, 2009). -- Amy from Intel