[LinuxUsers] Palm Pre, Any takers?

[Dino K]

Isn't WebOS developed by Palm?  And Sprint has a 1 year exclusive with Palm,
so I don't think we'll see it on any other provider anytime soon.   Linux
kernel FTW, I'm sure they licensed some sort of embedded realtime kernel
from some company.



On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 5:59 AM, Gilbert Mendoza <gmendoza at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 1:12 AM, Chris Penn<cantormath at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 3 Questions about the Palm Pre:
> >
> > What license is WebOS under?
>
> Not sure... but....
>
> > Is it based on the Linux Kernel?
>
> Yes... it's based on Linux, and at the root of the storage device, it
> has a PDF explaining the GPL portions of the license.  I can send it
> to you upon request.
>
> > Does it work with AT&T?
>
> The device is currently exclusive to Sprint for at least the next six
> months.  It's uses 3G EVDO Rev A.  I'm sure Palm will be producing
> other versions compatible with other networks after the Sprint deal
> expires.  There's also other WebOS phones scheduled to be released.
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