Windows Developers Can Now Publish Apps to Microsoft's Store Without Fees
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Microsoft now allows Windows developers to publish apps to its store without fees, but with increased ID and biometric requirements.
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4 months ago
Now requires multiple forms of ID and biometrics.
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