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Next step for Qt and Nokia - separation?

#1

Post by andrewstuart » Tue, Feb 15, 2011, 9:07 PM UTC

Qt doesn't play a role in the software future of Nokia. Nokia could continue to hang onto it because they are both Finnish. But perhaps it's time for the two to separate, for Qt to go its own way?

Alternatively crowds of disillusioned engineers could just resign from Qt until it has no more talent and fades away.

Re: Next step for Qt and Nokia - separation?

#2

Post by Xpirate » Tue, Feb 15, 2011, 9:23 PM UTC

Both Finnished? Nice pun. Regardless, Qt was Norwegian originally. Qt is better off with out a parent company that doesn't need or understand them. Nokia's new business partner Microsoft might appreciate them staying in a cage, though.

Re: Next step for Qt and Nokia - separation?

#3

Post by joezydeco » Tue, Feb 15, 2011, 10:17 PM UTC

"Nokia could continue to hang onto it because they are both Finnish."

Trolltech is (was) a Norwegian company. They still have development offices in Oslo.

Re: Next step for Qt and Nokia - separation?

#4

Post by andrewstuart » Tue, Feb 15, 2011, 10:27 PM UTC

joezydeco wrote: post #3

"Nokia could continue to hang onto it because they are both Finnish." Trolltech is (was) a Norwegian company. They still have development offices in Oslo.

I stand corrected. Apologise to those who might take exception to the error.