Windows Marketplace reveals fragmentation

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Microsoft says there are more than 18,000 commercial applications available for Windows Mobile. Developers of those apps must submit them in order for them to appear in the new Marketplace. Otherwise, they are only available through third-party sites. “Windows Marketplace for Mobile will not aggregate all available applications, but rather provide customers with a single source for purchasing quality tested applications backed by a money back guarantee,” Microsoft said in a statement.