[astraith]

Amazon has good reason to use another OS, unless they believe they will always be a friend of Google.

Thats true. Where HP would back up Amazon, Google won't because Amazon takes Android and stripes all Google Products. Of course, HP would have the same problem -- Amazon wont let HP sell app's. But, I could see a possible partnership being created, if Amazon agree's to help with the development of WebOS.

[anon(679606)]

Thats true. Where HP would back up Amazon, Google won't because Amazon takes Android and stripes all Google Products. Of course, HP would have the same problem -- Amazon wont let HP sell app's. But, I could see a possible partnership being created, if Amazon agree's to help with the development of WebOS.

why would amazon buy anything including webos when they are in the business of SELLING and the kindle of all iterations including fire are selling like hotcakes ???

[pad32]

why would amazon buy anything including webos when they are in the business of SELLING and the kindle of all iterations including fire are selling like hotcakes ???

If Amazon is happy with its business today, plus Google is not going to build its own online store, then don't bother, otherwise ----

[rdwalker]

...even nokia with deep pockets had to abandon that kind of project even after many years with its mature system in place in millions of pockets ..

That is exactly what I thought after reading the announcement on Friday. Symbian, anyone?
I am afraid, beautiful as it is, WebOS is a goner.

Robert.