<p>Just recently Microsoft announced policy changes on the Microsoft Store that should become active on July 16, 2022.</p>
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<p>One of the major policy changes will prohibit sales of open-source apps that are usually free outside of the Microsoft Store. Because of this, Microsoft was under criticism from developers since many companies use Microsoft Store for selling its open-source applications. Microsoft responded that the new policy targets copycats and illegal app listings.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s true that some people are trying to earn money by selling open-source apps from other developers, but there are also many companies that list their open-source or free applications in the Microsoft Store to gain revenue.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That&#39;s right, that was the intent. Really appreciate the feedback <a href="https://twitter.com/WithinRafael?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WithinRafael</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/unixterminal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@unixterminal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/anaisbetts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anaisbetts</a> ! We are listening, and we will look into clarifying the wording as soon as possible. <a href="https://t.co/uIZswaS16U">https://t.co/uIZswaS16U</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Giorgio Sardo (@gisardo) <a href="https://twitter.com/gisardo/status/1544741955145502724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>After the policy was slammed with criticism, Microsoft&#8217;s General Manager for Apps, Partners, and Microsoft Store Giorgio Sardo clarified the true purpose of the new rule.</p>
<p>Sardo said that the new policy targets copycat apps and scammers and that the company will look into clarifying the new policy.</p>