Here you can find the most frequently asked questions with regard to Nokia's offer to acquire Trolltech.  These will continuously be updated in the coming days.  Please note that questions are purely from Trolltech's perspective.

Q: What type of companies use Qt software?

Many of the world’s leading companies trust Trolltech technology and Nokia is committed to these relationships. Trolltech has over 5,000 customers in more than 60 countries. Customers such as Lucasfilm, Skype, Adobe and Google with Google Earth use Qt technology.

Q: How does Trolltech benefit from the deal?

• Trolltech will be a part of a world’s leading organization. The support and credibility this lends to the Trolltech solutions is immeasurable.
• Nokia plans to deploy applications and services across a number of devices and PC’s built with our technology. This is an opportunity for Trolltech to make a major impact in the market.
• Trolltech will be able to fulfill the company’s vision “Qt everywhere” and deliver on the goals we have outlined.

Q: What does Trolltech deliver to Nokia?

• Trolltech provides an innovative software development framework available on all major desktop and embedded devices. Qt will accelerate Nokia’s cross-platform software strategy.
• Trolltech’s technology will enable Nokia and third parties to develop software across platforms easier and more cost effectively; this is expected to speed up innovation and bring new experiences to Nokia’s device portfolio and onto PCs.
  

Q: Why does Nokia acquire Trolltech?

•  The key driver for Nokia in this acquisition is cross-platform development.

• Trolltech’s technology will enable Nokia and third parties to develop software across platforms easier and more cost effectively; this speeds up innovation and brings new experiences to Nokia's device portfolio and onto PCs.

Q: What are Nokia’s plans with Trolltech’s sales and partnerships?

Nokia will continue to drive sales and partnerships of Trolltech’s Qt and Qtopia to new and existing customers. Nokia’s larger organization and resources will open up new opportunities for both customers and partners.  See Trolltech's letter to customers for details.

Q: What are Nokia’s plans with Trolltech’s services?

Nokia will continue to drive services of Trolltech’s Qt and Qtopia to new and existing customers.

Q: What are Nokia’s plan with regard to the opens source community?

Nokia will continue to support the open source community. See Trolltech's open letter to the open source community for details.

Q: Will Trolltech products be continued to be developed and sold?

Nokia intends to continue to enhance and improve Trolltech’s Qt and Qtopia through active and ongoing development. To further stimulate industry innovation based on Trolltech’s products, Nokia will continue to license Trolltech technology under both commercial and open source licenses to existing and new customers.

Q: Will it be possible to purchase and renew the license of Qt and Qtopia?

Yes, business will continue as usual. Nokia will continue to drive sales to new and existing customers.

Q: How will this future proof the decisions customers have made with choosing Qt for their projects?

Through the increased access of resources and focus on the continuous innovation of the Qt application framework, Nokia will be able to support the customer’s up-coming investments.

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