Motorola selects Trolltech for the A760 Linux smartphone.Trolltech, a leader in multiplatform development frameworks, has announced that Motorola, a global leader in integrated communications and embedded electronics solutions, has chosen Trolltech's application development framework, Qt/Embedded, for the new Linux OS-based A760 smartphone. By selecting Qt/Embedded, the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. development, Motorola is provided with a robust platform on which to create a stunning suite of applications for the A760. The Motorola A760 combines features of a mobile phone with the capabilities of a digital camera, video player, MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , speakerphone, advanced messaging, instant Internet access See how to access the Internet. and Bluetooth wireless technology. Because Qt/Embedded is a modular platform, it allows for customized solutions with very little effort. The A760 is the first handset from Motorola to demonstrate the company's commitment to making the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. a cornerstone of its software strategy for mobile devices. Additionally, Motorola's choice of Qt/Embedded for the A760 opens the way to a vibrant third party developer community. There are already thousands of existing mobile applications created for Trolltech's platform, all of which can be ported to the A760. "Motorola's commitment underscores Linux as a viable operating system for mobile phones," said Mike Sudol, vice president and general manager for Motorola's GSM Products in Asia Pacific. "We believe that this platform creates a compelling, open alternative for smart mobile phones, and the combination of Linux and Trolltech's technology provides a flexible and customizable operating environment. This allows us to rapidly provide feature-rich, distinctive smart phones which meet the needs of our customers and consumers." "Our cooperation with Motorola sets an example of how a world-class leader can use our technology to provide flexible alternatives for their customers," said Haavard Nord, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and co-founder of Trolltech. "Motorola is at the forefront of smartphone technology and we are excited to be a part of this development." "We are also excited for the Linux community," said Eirik Chambe-Eng, president and co-founder of Trolltech. "As the world's premier producer of embedded electronic solutions, Motorola's choice strengthens Trolltech's solutions based on embedded Linux as a serious alternative to Windows Mobile and Symbian in the quest for smartphones." |
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