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Qt Extended
	File:QtopiaPhone.jpg
Developer	Qt Software
OS family	Linux
Working state	Discontinued
Latest release	4.4.3 / March 5, 2008
Kernel type	Monolithic kernel
License	GPL and proprietary
Official website	[1]

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Qt Extended, formerly known as Qtopia until September 30, 2008, is an application platform for Embedded Linux-based mobile computing devices such as personal digital assistants and mobile phones. It was developed by Qt Software, a subsidiary of Nokia.

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 PMPs (604, 605, 705) and also on several Motorola phones like E2, Z6 and A1200.

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 the final stable release into Qt Extended Improved.^[4]

Other mobile operating systems

References

^ Trolltech Announces Qtopia With Mobile Phone For Linux (Published: Tuesday, August 15 2006 @ 8:34 PM CDT Contributed by: Tommy) LinuxElectrons:
^ "Google's phone initiative: Android [LWN.net".
^ "Qt Software discontinues Qt Extended".
^ http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Qt_Extended_4.4.3. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

Qt Extended Whitepaper from Qt Software

[1] Trolltech Announces Qtopia With Mobile Phone For Linux (Published: Tuesday, August 15 2006 @ 8:34 PM CDT Contributed by: Tommy) LinuxElectrons:

[2] "Google's phone initiative: Android [LWN.net".

[3] "Qt Software discontinues Qt Extended".

[4] ttp://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Qt_Extended_4.4.3. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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 On March 3, 2009, Qt Software announced the discontinuation of Qt Extended as a standalone product, with some features integrated on the Qt Framework <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.qtsoftware.com/about/news/qt-software-discontinues-qt-extended | title=Qt Software discontinues Qt Extended}}</ref>.
+The [[Openmoko]] community has [[Fork (software development) | forked]] the final stable release into Qt Extended Improved.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Qt_Extended_4.4.3}}</ref>
 ==Other mobile operating systems==