01-28-2016, 12:32 PM
I'm not sure if the intent of this update is understood, judging by most of the comments in this thread.
Hopefully, those currently using Snow Leopard, like me, realize many (most?) apps on the Mac app store no longer support Snow Leopard. Even apps that once supported Snow Leopard and were previously downloaded on Snow Leopard will only provide the newest binary as far as I can tell. Most of the apps on my list won't install anymore, even with this update.
This is just an update to allow people to download any apps that happen to still be Snow Leopard compatible or to purchase newer versions of Mac OS X. There's no additional support, it's just a newer certificate to authenticate downloads as far as I can tell. I seriously doubt there was legal pressure to do anything. I'd guess most Snow Leopard users are using direct downloads anyway since the Mac app store's compatible app selection for 10.6 is pretty low.
Hopefully, those currently using Snow Leopard, like me, realize many (most?) apps on the Mac app store no longer support Snow Leopard. Even apps that once supported Snow Leopard and were previously downloaded on Snow Leopard will only provide the newest binary as far as I can tell. Most of the apps on my list won't install anymore, even with this update.
This is just an update to allow people to download any apps that happen to still be Snow Leopard compatible or to purchase newer versions of Mac OS X. There's no additional support, it's just a newer certificate to authenticate downloads as far as I can tell. I seriously doubt there was legal pressure to do anything. I'd guess most Snow Leopard users are using direct downloads anyway since the Mac app store's compatible app selection for 10.6 is pretty low.