Earlier we reported that Microsoft announced you could buy 1 app for 5 phones in Windows Marketplace. Like expected, there was quite some developer response and Microsoft now gave a statement on this application sharing:
Microsoft knows the frustration of losing favorite apps and personal information when you lose, upgrade, or add a phone. For this reason, if you buy an application on Windows Marketplace for Mobile, you’ll be able to reinstall the application on a limited number of additional phones simply and free of charge. As outlined in the terms of use for Windows Marketplace for Mobile, this ability is limited to phones owned by the person who purchased the application. Application sharing is not permitted. We believe people will find a high value in mobile applications they purchase through the Windows Marketplace, and we will also be offering a refund policy that will make it easier to shop for applications with confidence. (via BoyGenius)
So you can not buy an app once and give it for free to 4 friends. For developers, this is a good step. It would have been frustrating to see popular priced applications getting on 5 phones, while the developer would have got paid for 1.
Vincent Hoogsteder