Trolltech and Motorola Expand Agreement on MOTOMAGX Platform
Trolltech and Motorola (News - Alert) have extended the agreement regarding the use of Qtopia Core as the native application development platform for Motorola’s MOTOMAGX Linux-based mobile phone platform. MOTOMAGX is considered to be the next step in Motorola's Mobile Linux platform and industry analysts feel that it demonstrates Motorola's commitment and leadership in Mobile Linux.
Third party application of Motorola devices can expect new levels of openness, flexibility and support with MOTOMAGX. The Motorola has built on the global success of company's earlier Linux-based platforms and gained a reputation for its devices in this field. Several application environments like Java ME with WebUI and Qtopia-based SDK for native Linux development are supported by MOTOMAGX.
Haavard Nord, Co-CEO of Trolltech (News - Alert), said “Motorola’s endorsement and commitment has established Linux as a leading platform for mobile phones. To date they have shipped over 9 million Linux and Qtopia based phones, and now as they deploy MOTOMAGX-based phones around the world, we are going to see that number skyrocket.”
According to the agreement, Motorola will now distribute and promote native Linux Software Development Kit (SDK) based on Qtopia Core to their MOTODEV development communityfree of charge. Also, native applications developed with the Qtopia-based SDK will be allowed to run on selected MOTOMAGX-based phones in the future.
Trolltech creates application development platforms for desktop and mobile device innovation. 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.
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. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TROLL. For more information about Trolltech, please visit http://www.trolltech.com.
Third party application of Motorola devices can expect new levels of openness, flexibility and support with MOTOMAGX. The Motorola has built on the global success of company's earlier Linux-based platforms and gained a reputation for its devices in this field. Several application environments like Java ME with WebUI and Qtopia-based SDK for native Linux development are supported by MOTOMAGX.
Haavard Nord, Co-CEO of Trolltech (News - Alert), said “Motorola’s endorsement and commitment has established Linux as a leading platform for mobile phones. To date they have shipped over 9 million Linux and Qtopia based phones, and now as they deploy MOTOMAGX-based phones around the world, we are going to see that number skyrocket.”
According to the agreement, Motorola will now distribute and promote native Linux Software Development Kit (SDK) based on Qtopia Core to their MOTODEV development communityfree of charge. Also, native applications developed with the Qtopia-based SDK will be allowed to run on selected MOTOMAGX-based phones in the future.
Trolltech creates application development platforms for desktop and mobile device innovation. 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.
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. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TROLL. For more information about Trolltech, please visit http://www.trolltech.com.
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