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 Originally Posted by Buddy1969
It's not so much about predictions but about probabilities. And when a probability for something nears zero, a thing becomes improbable, like the probability that I sprout wings and fly tomorrow is zero. So I am not predicting anything if I say I won't sprout wings and fly tomorrow. It is simply a fact, even of today.
So yes, it IS possible to know things from the future, without predicting them.
But I won't assume that I know everything about microsofts strategies. I just say that based on what microsoft did the last 30 years, the probability that they force Nokia to sell WebOS phones is close to zero, due to being complete nonsense.
But I tell you what is more probable in my opinion: that M$ will look into openWebOS intensively to include or use parts of the functionality in their products, if possible. openWebOS at the momentary state is good for improving other systems but not so much able to live on its own, seeing that there is no (hardware)infrastructure or visible strategy at the moment.
I thought webOS was dead 18 months ago?! What the heck... It was doomed since the beginning, wasn't it?!
Sorry, but in theory there might be some truth in your opinion; in theory I repeat. But situations are very complex, life is complex! Comparing the possibilities of a somewhat-mature OS, constantly praised (even Jobs, yes Jobs did), and always expected to finally awake from its long sleep, with growing wings in ones and flying away is just as absurd as saying open webOS has grant success.
Truth is no one can predict the future (guess all you want though), and the only thing we can do is believe in our selves, in our community. Do the very BEST we can as developers and supporters and expect to get notice by either HP or an OEM. And if not, know that you were true to your self.
So (expressing what Rod said differently), if you're not bringing -or don't want to any more- any of these to the webOS equation, please go elsewhere!!! (this has been edited from its original farewell).
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