Qtopia Greenphone the First Open Linux Phone
15 August 2006 by axxxr The QtopiaGreenphone, the first open Linux mobile device for that enables commercial and open source developers, in-house software developers and handset manufacturers to create, modify and test Linux- based mobile phone applications on a working GSM/GPRS device,making the applications easier to build and faster to bring to market.
Linux-based mobile phone. Although not intended as a commercial mobile phone, Greenphone has many of the communication functions and features found in today’s sophisticated smartphones. Developers can exploit these features and functions in developing their own unique applications. Greenphone is the first in a series of open mobile devices the company plans to make available in cooperation with its partners. Greenphone is a functioning mobile camera phone with the capability to re-flash the applications of the device. "So far, Trolltech’s Qtopia Linux framework has been successfully implemented in a number of mobile devices from leading manufacturers such as Motorola. The introduction of Greenphone will strengthen Trolltech's position as a leading Linux middleware provider and should be taken seriously as a software reference for building an open Linux ecosystem capable of competing with other established OS platforms", said Dominic Lee, Research Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media. “With Greenphone, the sky is the limit when it comes to creating and testing new applications on a powerful mobile device platform," said Haavard Nord, co-CEO, Trolltech. “Developers can create applications to suit the evolving needs of carriers and end users with a dramatically reduced development cycle," added Eirik Chambe-Eng, co-CEO, Trolltech. Open and Proven Development Platform: Greenphone AvailabilityGreenphone will be demonstrated at LinuxWorld, San Francisco in Trolltech’s booth, #1228. Greenphone includes one year of Qtopia Phone Edition support and software upgrades. Greenphone can be re-flashed with new software components and new software versions will be available from Trolltech’s community website, www.qtopia.net, via mini-USB port. Greenphone comes preloaded with a Linux kernel and includes a modem, drivers, a telephony integration module, interface specifications and desktop sync software. Greenphone will be available mid-September in limited quantities only. Partners interested in participating with integrated software can contact Trolltech at partners@trolltech.com. More information on features, specifications, availability and other details can be found at www.qtopiagreenphone.com.
Comments On 28 Aug 20:18 Rotceh wrote the designe is great, but the pad is too square, and the icons dont go with the design of the phone the color is cool, but please release more, the lime is not really my style On 16 Aug 15:01 harry wrote good concept by trolltech On 16 Aug 14:38 neonismo wrote Yes.. Nokia's also have the manual macro/landscape switch. Quite lame - no autofocus. On 16 Aug 13:09 masterp wrote whats that thing by the lens ? for changing normal and macro mode ? wtf couldn't they make at a more user friendly place !! On 16 Aug 09:59 HOLLAND wrote this is auwsome ... i realy need to get my hands on that device ... i'm quite positive the icons of the menu's can be changes (which is a fundimental thing in linux) the phoen is a quite bad rip-off of k600? On 16 Aug 05:43 87ers wrote the icons shud go thru a redesign, imho On 15 Aug 18:57 slugworth wrote same about the keypad n cam design otherwise sounds cool (the linx part) might be on my crimbo list next year lol |
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