Trolltech Launches First Linux-Based VoIP Framework for Handheld Devices; Qtopia 2.2 Empowers Manufacturers to Develop Fully Converged Linux-Based Mobile and Wireless Devices.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- Trolltech(R), provider of leading technologies that make advanced software faster to build and easier to use, today released Qtopia(R) Phone Edition 2.2, the first Linux-based Voice over IP (VoIP) software solution for mobile and wireless phones and converged media devices. Qtopia Phone 2.2, the latest version of Trolltech's application platform for Linux devices Because of the open source philosophy that Free and open source software brings to the software world, many people have ported the Linux kernel to run on devices other than a typical desktop, laptop or server computer. , also features performance improvements and enhanced user interface, multimedia and internationalization The support for monetary values, time and date for countries around the world. It also embraces the use of native characters and symbols in the different alphabets. See localization, i18n, Unicode and IDN. internationalization - internationalisation functionality. Qtopia Phone is the only independent, open software solution for Linux-based devices. It allows designers and manufacturers to develop feature-rich phones and other mobile and wireless devices, while maintaining complete control of branding and the user experience. Today, more than 30 vendors are designing, building or shipping mobile phones built with Qtopia and related Trolltech software for embedded Linux, including Motorola, Cellon, and ZTE ZTE Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet (Hungarian sports club) . "Mobile IP telephony opens a new world of services that combine voice and data, and with Qtopia Phone, vendors can now easily build VoIP functionality into Linux-based devices," said Haavard Nord, Trolltech 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. . "Qtopia has been on the front lines of the mobile Linux industry since its beginning, and this latest version demonstrates our continued commitment to meet customer demand and enable the integration of cutting-edge features into Qtopia/Linux devices." Qtopia Phone 2.2 is a turnkey application platform that lets manufacturers deliver IP telephony on Linux-based devices. It includes a reference integration of an open source VoIP application using session initiation protocol (protocol) Session Initiation Protocol - (SIP) A very simple text-based application-layer control protocol. It creates, modifies, and terminates sessions with one or more participants. Such sessions include Internet telephony and multimedia conferences. It is described in RFC 2543. (SIP) and a framework that gives customers flexibility in their choice of SIP stack. Qtopia Phone 2.2 includes additional updates and new features for the development of feature-packed, differentiated Linux mobile and wireless phones and devices, including: --Support for dual displays, application transparency and animated graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to for an improved user experience --Additional SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. and email functionality for expanded messaging capabilities --Live MP3 streaming and improved media player performance --Extended internationalization and language support For more information about Qtopia Phone 2.2's features and functionality, please go to www.trolltech.com/products/qtopia. Qtopia Phone 2.2 is available from Trolltech starting immediately. About Trolltech Trolltech technology makes advanced software faster to build and easier to use. The company's flagship products are Qt, a cross-platform software development framework for the desktop; and Qtopia, a customizable application platform and user interface for embedded Linux products. The creators of the world's most advanced technologies, including Motorola, Skype, Disney and NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , use Trolltech software to enable their business. Trolltech is a second-generation open source company that supports open source values and methodology in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about Trolltech, please go to http://www.trolltech.com. Trolltech, Qt, Qtopia and the Qt logo are registered trademarks of Trolltech AS in Norway and other countries worldwide. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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