David, I think the reaction from a lot of developers on the Qt framework was anticipated. I once had a month of developing with its GUI and hated it, so those who walked must be a peculiar lot.
But you may be right - a follow-up article http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/print/376387/updated_mixed_reactions_micros oft_nokia_join_hip/ UPDATED: Mixed reactions as Microsoft and Nokia join at the hip New strategic partnership sees Nokia hardware adopt Microsoft Windows phone in its entirety Matthew Sainsbury (ARN) 11 February, 2011 is more ambivalent, I think. But reading both articles I pointed to, I think there are other reasons for Nokia's decline (see the second article in particular). On balance, I'm more inclined to believe that it's good for both WP7 and for Nokia (which I like, since I have much preferred Nokia handsets over the years, and a decent smartphone may result). _____ Ian Thomas Victoria Park, Western Australia _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Connors Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 9:48 AM To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: Databases for Windows Phone 7. On 14 February 2011 10:43, Ian Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: Good news for WP7 I reckon - Nokia partners with Microsoft, adopts Windows Phone 7 Nokia will make Windows Phone 7 its primary smartphone OS and partner with Microsoft on mobile ads and mapping http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/376389/nokia_partners_microsoft_adop ts_windows_phone_7/?eid=-255 <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/376389/nokia_partners_microsoft_ado pts_windows_phone_7/?eid=-255&uid=8071> &uid=8071 I'd be surprised if this stays as Nokia's corporate direction. Their stock crapped out 14% on the news and over a thousand staff walked out in response. This is going to be extraordinarily interesting to watch from the sidelines. -- David Connors | <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] | <http://www.codify.com> www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: <https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors> https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: <https://www.codify.com/contact> https://www.codify.com/contact
