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Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Re: Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Post by ghurlman »

rjsamson wrote: post #3

This was posted a little while back and outlines the process for getting a DUNS number free, within 5 days: http://blog.metamorphium.com/2012/12/03/apple-duns/

Well now, this is odd. I don't know if it's because of the recent background check done by the US Government, or associating with the Microsoft App Store -- either of which (timing-wise) seemed to prompt Dunn & Bradstreet to call me and sell on their services -- but I started the Apple process to secure a number, and the helpfully found the number I apparently already had and emailed it to me.

I never went to D&B to get one, so... anyone know why I have one already?

Re: Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Post by apike »

rjsamson wrote: post #3

This was posted a little while back and outlines the process for getting a DUNS number free, within 5 days: http://blog.metamorphium.com/2012/12/03/apple-duns/

The process described only works in the US. Internationally, you need to contact DNB and go through the multi-week horror. Eduardo appears to be in Brazil.

Re: Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Post by k-mcgrady »

apike wrote: post #12
rjsamson wrote: post #3

This was posted a little while back and outlines the process for getting a DUNS number free, within 5 days: http://blog.metamorphium.com/2012/12/03/apple-duns/

The process described only works in the US. Internationally, you need to contact DNB and go through the multi-week horror. Eduardo appears to be in Brazil.

In the UK I used this[1] and got the number instantly.

[1]http://salesmarketing.dnb.co.uk/find_my_company/

Re: Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Post by eduardordm »

k-mcgrady wrote: post #10

The DUNS number is nothing to do with Apple, it's all handled by a separate company and something used internationally by many companies, not just Apple. 1. Why don't you just register as an individual and then convert the account to a company one once you get your DUNS number? 2. Why is it taking so longer to get the DUNS number? I registered my business with the government then applied for the DUNS number and got i…

In every country they have a branch, each with different prices and delivery times. In Brazil I was asked 60 working days for the free service.

Re: Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Post by eduardordm »

apike wrote: post #12
rjsamson wrote: post #3

This was posted a little while back and outlines the process for getting a DUNS number free, within 5 days: http://blog.metamorphium.com/2012/12/03/apple-duns/

The process described only works in the US. Internationally, you need to contact DNB and go through the multi-week horror. Eduardo appears to be in Brazil.

Exactly, every country has a D&B branch with its own rates and delivery times.

Re: Dear Apple: I give up, WireframeApp will become open source

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Post by jonny_eh »

socialist_coder wrote: post #17

Why not just team up with a publisher? They submit the app using their Apple ID, they help with marketing, reviews, etc. They get a cut of the profits, but it sounds like it would be worth it in your case.

I guess if it comes down to that, we're now back to the bad old ways of publishing software, what a bummer.
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