Comments on: Nokia to Acquire Linux Mobile OS Developer Trolltech

By: Kunikos

Kunikos — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:33:40 +0000

As long as they don’t screw with QT I don’t mind what their plans are.

By: ohmy

ohmy — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:05:38 +0000

ya tablet pc wisei can understand the move but ato even remotely ditch symbian….no way that will happen.

just a wait n see approach until we more info on it

By: yaromir

yaromir — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:04:56 +0000

I think it’s a very strategic move by Nokia. Here is some background info on Trolletch:
- Motorola’s most successful Linux smartphone Ming is based on Trolltech’s QTopia
- Sony Mylo also runs QTopia
- Trolltech is a member of LiMo Foundation, which develops mobile Linux and which is led by NTT DoCoMo.

So, first of all, Nokia could use Trolletech’s expertise to further enhance its N8xx Internet Tablet.
Second, they could try to emulate Motorola’s success with Ming in China, by introducing QTopia-based Nokia smartphone Ning for instance.
Third, if they do continue the development of Trolltech’s products and support of new and existing customers, as they stated in the press release, then they could become involved in LiMo’s activities, be-friend with DoCoMo and maybe cook some Linux phone for Japan as well. Also, if Google’s OHA/Android and LiMo decide to collaborate in future, Nokia will be there keeping fingers on the pulse…
Just my 2 cents.

By: Galvatron

Galvatron — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:04:47 +0000

an n95 toking the penguin now that would be sweet

By: Blur

Blur — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:57:48 +0000

I don’t think Nokia is going to drop Symbian as a result of this purchase. That is just too radical of a move to drop a well establish, stable platform for an open, scalable OS that isn’t proven in this particular market space.

It is a REALLY good move by Nokia if you follow their N8×0 series of Internet Tablets. That portion of the Nokia user community is seemingly pretty excited about the purchase.