Qtopia Greenphone to Use Intel Processor; Intel XScale PXA27X Processor a Key Foundation of Trolltech's First Open Phone Development Platform

Business Wire, Sept 12, 2006

LOS ANGELES -- Trolltech(R), the company that makes software faster to build and easier to use, announced that it has chosen the Intel(R) PXA27X processor as the multi-media processor on Qtopia(R) Greenphone(TM).

The Intel PXA27X microarchitecture offers a cost effective scalable processor that offers a top to bottom roadmap allowing device manufacturers to target multiple market segments. Using an architecturally consistent platform, starting with the Intel(R) PXA27X processor family and moving to Intel's forthcoming applications processor platform family, currently codenamed "Monahans," helps OXMs and ISVs get to market faster.

Qtopia(R) Greenphone(TM) is a Linux mobile development device open for unlimited software innovation. Offered as part of a SDK, it comes with Qtopia Phone Edition. With Greenphone, software developers have a Linux development environment on a working GSM/GPRS device making it easier to create, modify, extend and test their applications.

"With the introduction of Greenphone, the adoption of Linux as a major operating system for mobile phones can be greatly accelerated," said Barry Evans, General Manager of Intel's Cellular & Handheld Application Process Business Unit, Intel Corporation. "The Greenphone allows software developers to test their software on the Intel(R) PXA27X processor family today with the Trolltech's Qtopia 4.X and be ready for the Monahans processor family."

"The Intel PXA27X microarchitecture is a proven processor designed for the optimal balance of power, performance, and cost for complex devices," said Benoit Schillings, CTO, Trolltech. "The community support for Intel's platform is impressive and we are pleased to have Intel as one of the first design partners on Greenphone."

About Qtopia Greenphone

Qtopia(R) Greenphone(TM) is a Linux mobile development device open for unlimited software innovation. Offered as part of a SDK, it includes Qtopia Phone Edition, a comprehensive application platform and user interface for Linux-based mobile phones. Unlike a normal phone, Greenphone's application software is opened for developer creativity. Greenphone has many of the communication functions and features found in today's sophisticated smartphones. Developers can exploit these features and functions when developing their own unique applications.

About Trolltech

Trolltech(R) is the company that makes software faster to build and easier to use. Trolltech's magic inspires software innovation and drives improved usability. The magic is the combination of efficient software development with an innovative, high-quality user experience.

Our software increases the appeal of our customer's desktop applications and devices while reducing their risks and software development costs. Trolltech's technologies accelerate the evolution of software by unleashing the creative power of the developer.

Trolltech software is the foundation for thousands of leading products worldwide, many from Global 2000 companies. Trolltech is a second-generation open source company, with a dual licensing business model that supports open source values and methodology in a profitable, sustainable business.

Trolltech, Qt and Qtopia are registered trademarks of Trolltech ASA. Greenphone is a trademark of Trolltech ASA. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners.