Qt Extended
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| Company / developer | Qt Software |
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| OS family | Linux |
| Working state | Current |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| License | GPL and proprietary |
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Qt Extended, formerly known as Qtopia until September 30, 2008, is an application platform for Embedded Linux-based mobile computing devices such as personal digital assistants and mobile phones. It is being developed by Qt Software, a subsidiary of Nokia.
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[edit] Features
Qt Extended features:
- Windowing system
- Synchronization framework
- Development environment
- Internationalization and localization support
- Games and multimedia
- Personal information manager applications
- Full screen handwriting
- Input methods
- Personalization options
- Productivity applications
- Internet applications
- Java integration
- Wireless support
Qt Extended is dual licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and proprietary licenses.
[edit] Devices and deployment
As of 2006, Qtopia was running on several million devices, including 11 mobile phone models and 30 other handheld devices.[1]
Models include the Sharp Corporation Zaurus line of Linux handhelds, the Sony mylo, the Archos Portable Media Assistant (PMA430) (a multimedia device), the Gamepark Holdings GP2X, Greenphone (an open phone initiative), Pocket PC, FIC Openmoko phones: Neo 1973 and FreeRunner. An unofficial hack allows its use on the Archos wifi series of PMPs (604, 605, 705) and also on several Motorola phones like E2, Z6 and A1200.
Qtopia Phone Edition is expected to start shipping on various smartphones, similar to GPE Phone Edition.
[edit] Software development
Native applications can be developed and compiled using C++.[2] Managed applications can be developed in Java.
[edit] Other mobile operating systems
- Access Linux Platform
- Google Android
- GPE
- Maemo
- Moblin
- Nucleus RTOS
- Openmoko Linux
- OpenZaurus
- OPIE
- Palm OS
- Symbian OS
- Windows Mobile
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Qt Extended Whitepaper from Qt Software
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