BusinessWire
December 28, 2005 12:00 AM US Pacific Timezone

Trolltech Wins Open Source World's ''2005 Editor's Choice Award'' for Best Embedded Linux Platform

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 2005--Trolltech(R), a leading provider of technologies that makes advanced software faster to build and easier to use, announced that its Qtopia Phone Edition was awarded Open Source World's Editor's Choice Award for "Best Embedded Linux Platform," continuing to gain widespread recognition and solidify its leading role in the embedded Linux field.

Qtopia Phone is the only independent open software solution for Linux-based devices. It allows designers and manufacturers to develop feature-rich phones and other mobile and wireless devices, while maintaining complete control of branding and user experience. Today, more than 30 vendors are designing, building or shipping mobile phones built with Qtopia and related Trolltech software for embedded Linux, including Motorola, ZTE, and Cellon.

"The 2005 Editor's Choice Award represents the different suggestions and comments from industry professionals, government officials, media organizations and Open Source World readers," said Mr. Sun Zhiyong, Open Source World's Deputy Editor in Chief. "Trolltech's Qtopia Phone Edition is the leading application platform and user interface for Linux-based wireless devices. Manufacturers and designers can use the Qtopia Phone Edition to build feature-packed phones while maintaining complete control of branding and user experience. With these exceptional features, Trolltech's Qtopia Phone Edition has proven itself to be the best embedded Linux platform."

"We are pleased to receive Open Source World's '2005 Editor's Choice Award,'" said Mr. Haavard Nord, CEO of Trolltech. "It symbolizes the users' and general public's recognition of Trolltech's relentless efforts in bringing our products and services to perfection. We will continue to devote ourselves to promoting the development of Linux software in China and around the world."

Since 2002, Trolltech has successfully developed strategic and technical partnerships with major mobile manufacturers and OEM/ODMs in China. Already, 15 local manufacturers, including Datang Communication, ZTE and Cellon have launched, or will soon be launching their Linux-based mobile devices using Trolltech's embedded technology.

Open Source World's 2005 Editor's Choice Awards, aimed at publicly endorsing the most outstanding and sophisticated Linux applications of the year, involved a three-step selection procedure before winners were selected. Firstly, opinions were sought from experts, government officials, enterprise representatives and professionals in the Linux industry. Secondly, results from a readers' poll were taken into account. Finally, each product was evaluated by the Editorial Board and the Linux OpenLab of the China Software Testing Centre. Results of this rigorous selection process enabled the awards to be objective and more widely recognized.

About Open Source World

Under the supervision of the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) and run by CCID Group, Open Source World is the only authoritative journal on open source software in China. With a circulation of 40,000, the monthly publication provides long-term focus on the latest news of open source, including open source techniques, products, solutions and applications. For more information, please visit http://www.ossw.com.cn.

About Trolltech

Trolltech technology makes advanced software faster to build and easier to use. The company's flagship products are Qt, a cross-platform software development framework for the desktop, and Qtopia, a customizable application platform and user interface for embedded Linux products. The creators of the world's most advanced technologies, including Motorola, Skype, Disney and NASA use Trolltech software to enhance their business. Trolltech is a second-generation open source company that supports open source values and methodology in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about Trolltech, please go to http://www.trolltech.com.

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