Comment RIM is clearly targeting business (Score 1) 165
It seems to me the ranter doesn't get that RIM doesn't care about having a mass of junk apps which are usually the result of have a low bar for entry into the app store. Not to say their app store for their phones is amazing (I own a BB Torch that I do love), but RIM is mostly targeting big business and government where when they need an app that's not already part of the system, they want something that works well (well enough if we are talking government) and are willing to pay a significant amount.
Also complaining about all the forms ignores that RIM has to deal with a bunch of export controls because of the encryption algorithms used in their software. While I'm not 100% sure, I do believe that they are required by law to have you put in all of your information for each download. Which is why they ask for all of your information every time you download a new OS image for their phones as well.
I do hope however that they make their development process a bit more streamlined, but I won't be sad if I don't end up seeing 1000 tetris clones or hundreds of other mindless games.
I am still holding off on a tablet purchase until I see the PlayBook alongside the upcoming Android tablet. I've already decided against the iPad after having used my friends' iPads.