Trolltech Partners with VirtualLogix to Bring Linux to Mass Market Feature Phones.Linux and Qtopia On Single Core Processor To Be Demonstrated at 3GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. OSLO, Norway & SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- In a move to speed the entry of Linux into the mobile phone mass market, Trolltech (OSE OSE - Open Systems Environment : TROLL troll (trōl), in Scandinavian folklore, dwarfish or gigantic creature of caves and hills. Variously friendly or malicious, trolls toiled as smiths. The mountain king in Ibsen's Peer Gynt is a troll. 1. ) and VirtualLogix have integrated Trolltech's Qtopia platform for Linux handsets and VirtualLogix's VLX VLX Visual Language of Experimentation (modeling language) software on a single-core processor. Trolltech([R]), the company that makes software faster to build and easier to use, and VirtualLogix[TM], the Real-Time Virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. [TM], company have formed a partnership, and will be demonstrating the single-core processor form-factor at 3GSM. The partnership yields its first results at 3GSM where the demonstration will show VirtualLogix's VLX real-time virtualization software integrated with Trolltech's Qtopia platform on a single ARM9 processor core. By running Qtopia and its Linux host, together with the radio modem stack and its RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. host, on a single core within a mobile phone form factor, the companies demonstrate that Linux can be quickly introduced into low-cost, high volume feature phones. To date, the cost of dual-core processors has limited handset manufacturers' ability to ship Linux-based mass market feature phones. Nomura Equity Research estimates that Linux on feature phones will claim 12% of the overall feature phone market by 2009. The appeal of an alternative to proprietary systems and the ability to customize the user experience has made Linux the fasted growing OS for mobile phones. To date, more than 5 million mobile phones have been shipped in the market running Linux with Qtopia. Now, with a single-core processor, the mass market feature phone is the next ideal segment for 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. . The Trolltech/VirtualLogix solution helps reduce the cost of materials for handset manufacturers while still enabling data and rich multi-media applications by eliminating the need for separated application and modem subsystems. A single-core processor solution is expected to be attractive to telecom carriers who are looking to bring lower cost, full-featured mobile devices to their customers. "Linux and Qtopia running on a single-core processor represent a major breakthrough in the mobile market," said Haavard Nord, co-CEO and co-Founder, Trolltech. "Our partnership and integration with VirtualLogix brings Qtopia to the forefront once again as the mobile Linux platform to watch." "Bringing Linux and Qtopia into mobile handsets can be a competitive weapon for OEMs to leverage the open, fast developing Linux ecosystem and deliver rich functionality to the market," said Mark Milligan Mark Milligan (born August 4, 1985 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays for Australian A-League club Sydney FC. He is a utility defender, originally known as a Right-Back, but more recently playing in both Central Defence and Central , vice president of marketing at VirtualLogix. "VirtualLogix VLX speeds the inclusion of Linux on lower cost platforms while providing increased security and reliability." Trolltech and VirtualLogix at 3GSM The demonstration will be available at the 3GSM World Congress Barcelona, Feb. 12-16, at Trolltech's stand: Hall 2 Level 0 Stand 2C72; at VirtualLogix's stand: Hall 2, Stand 21B04; and at NXP's stand: Stand 8B110, Hall 8. To schedule a demonstration or for more information, visit www.trolltech.com or www.virtuallogix.com About Trolltech Trolltech[R] is the company that makes software faster to build and easier to use. Trolltech's magic inspires software innovation and drives improved usability. The magic is the combination of efficient software development with an innovative, high-quality user experience. Trolltech's software increases the appeal of our customer's desktop applications and devices while reducing their risks and software development costs. Trolltech's technologies accelerate the evolution of software by unleashing the creative power of the developer. The company's family of products includes Qt[R], which sets the standard for high-performance, cross-platform software development; and Qtopia[R], the unrivaled application platform for the efficient creation of 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. . Trolltech software is the foundation for thousands of leading products worldwide, many from Global 2000 companies. Trolltech is a second-generation open source company, with a dual licensing business model that supports open source values and methodology in a profitable, sustainable business A business is sustainable if it has adapted its practices for the use of renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities. . The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange Oslo Stock Exchange An exchange founded in 1819 and trading stocks, bonds, and stock options that is considered the options market of Norway. under the ticker symbol Ticker Symbol An arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors TROLL. For more information about Trolltech, please visit http://www.trolltech.com. About VirtualLogix VirtualLogix[TM], Inc. is the global leader in Real-Time Virtualization[TM] technology for connected devices. VirtualLogix VLX enables multiple operating system environments to run concurrently on shared hardware and provides a range of performance, fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. and security options to address specific market requirements. As a result, the world's largest semiconductor companies, manufacturers, OEMs and carriers are able to reduce development and bill of material costs, improve time to market by leveraging existing software investments, and create conditions that meet their business goals. With more than 20 years of experience developing system software for network infrastructure, digital multimedia and mobile handsets, VirtualLogix is paving the way for the development of next generation connected devices. VirtualLogix, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. with operations worldwide. Trolltech, Qt and Qtopia are registered trademarks of Trolltech ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and . VirtualLogix, Real-Time Virtualization and VLX are trademarks of VirtualLogix. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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