[maemo-developers] Maemo will switch (completely?) to Qt?

[From: Jamie Bennett]

On 7 Jul 2009, at 03:59, 3rdShift wrote:
> If you plan to stay in the business as career software developer, then
> the ability and willingness to retool yourself with new language/OS  
> is a
> must.

I was going to say out of this thread but ... I bit.

I actually agree with the above statement even though its been shot  
down a little. I have a pretty extensive background in software  
development and from my point of view, learning new languages is just  
part of the course. Now if you have the time or inclination to do so  
is an entirely different prospect.

I understand that the majority of us are volunteers, we do this  
because we love to do so. If this changes with the switch to QT then I  
hope, for Nokia's sake, that the non-C++ lovers get replaced with C++  
enthusiasts and the eco-system continues to grow. I for one am an  
assembler/C developer (among other things) but the switch to C++  
doesn't actually put me off developing, it only fuels my enthusiasm as  
its another feather to add to my bow.

Nokia _have_ to do this. With the clout that Google has with Android  
there is really no other reason for manufacturers to choose anything  
else when looking for a Linux solution apart from what extra software  
the platform has cultivated (think iPhone app lock-in). If Nokia build  
their S60 and Linux app base with QT then Nokia/Tablet users will  
eventually reach the stage of critical app dependancy that locks them  
in just like the iPhone/iPod Touch. The Internet Tablet can't do that  
on its own, its needs the push from the S60+QT install-base.

Oh and can I say, HUGE potential in harvesting open source developers  
to develop for Nokia in QT for not only Internet Tablets but Phones too!

Regards,
Jamie.
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