webOS Everywhere!

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Yeah, so turns out that HP did not just want webOS to build the Pre 3 and a tablet. Turns out that HP, the largest computer manufacturer in the world, is going to put webOS on all of its computers.

The interesting part here is exactly what webOS is doing on laptops and desktops. And on that, no one is completely sure.. HP says that it will be "integrated" and not some kind of virtualization or dual-boot option, and they say they are working with Microsoft on the OS experience.

So, not really sure what HP is going to be doing here, but a big webOS install base will be good, because it means more devs, more apps, and a better chance of not going to the great OS graveyard in the sky.

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