Hewlett-Packard Co. is making webOS an open-source project after failing to find a buyer for the mobile operating system, acquired last year along with Palm Inc. for $1.2 billion.
The open-source model means that any individual or company can use or make improvements to webOS for free provided they follow a few guidelines. H-P said Friday it would continue to make enhancements to webOS.
Nice, WebOS is an excellent alternative for pads and phones without the patent problems of Android.
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