HP open sources WebOS

[colchiro]

HP open sources WebOS, challenges Android's fragmentation issues

For those asking, webOS being opensourced probably won't help with ICS. It remains to be seen whether they open the Touchpad userspace stuff
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[untitled1]

Before CM7 was available, I swore I'd keep using webOS on my TouchPad, but I go days at a time without booting into it. I don't think this announcement is going to change that.

 

[colchiro]

It still comes in handy should your CM7 become unbootable, o/w I don't use mine much.

 

[kbphoto615]

It still comes in handy should your CM7 become unbootable, o/w I don't use mine much.

Guys, what does CM7 offer that WebOS doesn't? I own a Touchpad, but when I first got it there was nothing but rumors of Android coming for it. Now it seems to be coming along, but still says it's in the Alpha stage at the Cyanogen Mod site. Are there any crucial problems with CM7 on Touchpad? I would assume not if you guys are normally using it instead of the WebOS.

 

[colchiro]

CM7 is close to beta stage, which is more stable. The main problems right now are wi-fi issues (mainly with wireless-n), missing video acceleration (3d, 2d) and some minor issues. For most of us, CM7 works fine.

What does it have that weOS doesn't... a bazillion more apps for start.

Here's your issues list: Issues - cmtouchpad - Android port for HP Touchpad - Google Project Hosting

 

[untitled1]

It also boots faster than webOS and apps launch quicker. Some apps that are available on both platforms seem to run better on Android (QuickOffice, for instance).

For software being described as an alpha, CM7 is very robust and reliable.

 

[colchiro]

Don't forget you can find free apps on Amazon....

for example... Angry birds, Seasons and Rio are available for free on Android, but only one is available in HD (suitable for tablets) in webOS.