Software Developers Can Get a Free Linux Developer Phone

The software house, Trolltech has announced a "Grant Program" which is being offered to open-source developers who wish to experiment creating or enhancing applications for their Linux based mobile device. Under the Grant Program, accepted applicants will receive a complimentary Qtopia Greenphone and Qtopia SDK.

A limited number of devices have been set aside for the Qtopia Greenphone Grant Program. In order to select applicants from the pool of expected entries, Trolltech asks entrants to describe the application they would like to develop. Entries will be considered based on the functionality, practical uses and originality of the described application. Entries are being accepted now until August 7, 2007 or until the devices set aside for the Grant Program are fully distributed.

"Qtopia Greenphone is the first open mobile phone of its kind," commented David Bialer, Trolltech's ecosystem director. "We really encourage open source developers to experiment and use their talents to create innovative applications by participating in the Grant Program."

Posted to the site on 26th June 2007