The open-source Linux kernel of a QNAP Turbo NAS makes it a friendly development platform and when coupled with the built-in, rich functionality and robust hardware designs, this platform can dramatically reduce the time and effort required for your application development. With an installed base of over three million NAS units, QNAP Systems can ensure a well-rounded system platform for application developers to integrate their apps with the Turbo NAS. Based on your development approaches, a number of development toolkits are provided to facilitate your development processes and system designs.