Qt Extended
| Company / developer | Qt Software |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Latest stable release | 4.4.3 / March 5, 2009 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| License | GPL and proprietary |
Qt Extended (named Qtopia before September 30, 2008) is an application platform for embedded Linux-based mobile computing devices such as personal digital assistants, video projectors and mobile phones. It was developed by Qt Software, a subsidiary of Digia.
Features
Qt Extended features:
- Windowing system
- Synchronization framework
- Development environment
- Internationalization and localization support
- Games and multimedia
- Personal information manager applications
- Full screen handwriting
- Input methods
- Personalization options
- Productivity applications
- Internet applications
- Java integration
- Wireless support
Qt Extended is dual licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and proprietary licenses.
Devices and deployment
As of 2006, Qtopia was running on several million devices, including 11 mobile phone models and 30 other handheld devices.[1]
Models included the Sharp Corporation Zaurus line of Linux handhelds, the Sony mylo, the Archos Portable Media Assistant (PMA430) (a multimedia device), the Gamepark Holdings GP2X, Greenphone (an open phone initiative), Pocket PC, FIC Openmoko phones: Neo 1973 and FreeRunner. An unofficial hack allows its use on the Archos wifi series of portable media players (PMP) 604, 605, 705, and also on several Motorola phones such as E2, Z6 and A1200. The U980 of ZTE is the last phone running it.
Software development
Native applications could be developed and compiled using C++.[2] Managed applications could be developed in Java.
Discontinuation
On March 3, 2009, Qt Software announced the discontinuation of Qt Extended as a standalone product, with some features integrated on the Qt Framework.[3]
The Openmoko community has forked[4] the final stable release into Qt Extended Improved later renamed to QtMoko.[5]
Other mobile operating systems
- Access Linux Platform
- Android
- iOS
- MeeGo
- Nucleus RTOS
- Openmoko Linux
- OPIE
- Palm webOS
- Qt Extended Improved
- Symbian
- Tizen
- Windows Mobile
References
External links
- Qt Extended Whitepaper from Qt Software
- Qtopia Screenshots. Trolltech. Retrieved 29 June 2009
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