Network-based distribution of application products

A computer-implemented method for accessing information concerning application products from an online repository, said computer-implemented method comprising:

• presenting an electronic information page providing descriptive information on a plurality of different application programs, the electronic information page including, for each of the different application programs, at least descriptive information, a first user interface control to access developer information and a second user interface control to access application information;
• presenting a developer information page in response to selection of the first user interface control of the electronic information page, the developer information page including at least text data pertaining to the particular developer;
• and
• presenting an application information page in response to selection of the second user interface control of the electronic information page, the application information page including at least text and graphic data pertaining to the particular application program.

A graphical user interface for locating and downloading a digital product from an online distribution site, said graphical user interface comprising:

• a main window configured to promote a plurality of digital products and to enable a user to search or browse the digital products or access information about the digital products;
• a search dialog or window configured to assist the user in searching the digital products;
• and
• a main application window configured to promote a plurality of digital computer program products,
• wherein the main window is replaced by the main application window when the user initiates presentation of the main application window