March 6, 2008 was a day to remember for myself and many other application developers, it was on the day that Apple announced the iPhone software developer's kit (SDK). Apple had over 100,000 downloads of the SDK even before a week had passed. I'd say that response is a bit overwhelming, but still good.

Unfortunately, Apple has limited access to the paid membership for iPhone development to an elite few. It's unknown who "they" are or what criteria is required to become a member. Apple is mum about that and repeated calls to Apple's PR department for these and others questions go unanswered.

Many of us, myself included, would like to know the criteria for acceptance into the program. Many of us are only receiving this vague letter:

Dear Registered iPhone Developer,

 

Thank you for expressing interest in the iPhone Developer Program. We have received your enrollment request. As this time, the iPhone Developer Program is available to a limited number of developers and we plan to expand during the beta period.

 

We will contact you again regarding your enrollment status at the appropriate time.

 

Thank you for applying.

 

Best regards,

 

iPhone Developer Program

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If you, or anyone else you know, has been accepted into this program, Individual or Corporate, we would like to know about it. I hope that it's only because Apple is overwhelmed and not because Apple is picking and choosing. Myself and many others have a lot to offer. So let's make it happen Apple!

Leave your reactions to being shut out of the SDK program below, or contact community blogger, David Martin at http://www.askaitninja.com