Qtopia

Yesterday, i was reading news through RSS feeds and as usual a word got my attention and also as usual i closed the main thread i was reading and began to search for it "Qtopia". I opened Google and began my usual trip :D ,and minutes later i became more interested to read more about it,i think that you want to know what is it : so let me tell you what i have got and you complete the job by yourselves.
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Qtopia is Trolltech's application platform for Embedded Linux-based PDAs, mobile phones, web pads, and other mobile computing devices.

Qtopia features:

• Windowing system
• Synchronization framework
• Development environment
• Internationalization and localization support
• Games and multimedia
• PIM applications
• Full screen handwriting
• Input methods
• Personalization options
• Productivity applications
• Internet applications
• Java integration
• Wireless support

Qtopia is dual licensed under the GPL and proprietary licenses.

Qtopia is shipped on over 45 handheld devices including the Sharp Corporation Zaurus line of Linux handhelds, the Sony mylo and the Archos Portable Media Assistant (PMA430), a multimedia device. Qtopia Phone Edition is expected to start shipping on various smartphones. Qtopia has also been ported to run on the Gamepark Holdings GP2X.

As of 2006, there were 11 different models of mobile phone, and 30 other devices, with several million devices running this software. [1]

Qtopia is used as the software platform for the Greenphone, an open phone initiative. Qtopia also runs on the OpenMoko open phone, the FIC Neo 1973. An unofficial hack has also allowed it's use on the Archos wifi series of PMPs (604, 605, 705).

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Source : http://trolltech.com/products/qtopia/qtopia-overview

Qtopia is unrivaled as the application platform and user interface for Linux, allowing efficient creation of mobile and embedded devices.

The Qtopia 4 Series is the latest generation of Trolltech's Qtopia product family. It provides a robust and proven development environment inherited from Trolltech’s leading application framework, Qt.

Continuous & Efficient Innovation
Qtopia's rich toolkit, intuitive API and comprehensive documentation reduce time to market. With Qtopia and Linux, development accelerates across device types.

Freedom to Customize
With full source code and documentation available, developers can easily modify Qtopia and integrate other technologies to create distinctive devices.

Proven Technology
Qtopia inherits the proven strengths of Qt, Trolltech's industry-leading cross-platform application framework. Qtopia is the preferred application development platform for embedded Linux devices.

Qtopia 4 Series

• Qtopia Core
  Qtopia Core provides the foundation for the entire Qtopia product family. It is the leading application frame-work for single-purpose devices powered by embedded Linux.

• Qtopia Platform
  Building on Qtopia Core, Qtopia Platform enables the productive creation of Linux devices with a rich multi-application user experience. It is designed to benefit from the highly optimized and memory efficient capabilities of embedded Linux.

• Qtopia Phone Edition
  Qtopia Phone Edition is a comprehensive application platform and user interface for Linux-based mobile phones. It is enhanced with pre-integrated applications allowing manufacturers and designers to build feature-packed phones.

ONE PLATFORM. NO LIMITS.

Qtopia is successfully working in a wide range of products including mobile phones, media players and other consumer electronic devices. In addition, Qtopia powers automotive, medical and industrial electronic equipment. See what Qtopia-based devices are in the market today.

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