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The intention was to integrate webOS into LG\u2019s web-enabled smart TVs, effectively replacing LG\u2019s previous NetCast platform. As of March 19, 2018, LG announced an open-source edition of webOS. Developers can download the source code for free and access tools and guides for LG\u2019s smart device platform.\n\n== Technical Specifications ==\n\n=== ***General Information*** ===\n\n* ***Developer:*** LG Electronics, previously Hewlett-Packard & Palm\n* ***Licensing:*** Apache License\n* ***OS Family:*** Linux (Unix-like)\n* ***Initial Release Date:*** January 2009 (Under the name Palm webOS)\n* ***Latest Release Date:*** November 5, 2024\n\n=== ***Availability Information*** ===\n\n* ***Languages:*** Multilingual\n* ***Platforms:*** ARM\n\n=== ***System Information*** ===\n\n* ***Working State:*** Current\n* ***Source Model:*** Open Source\n* ***Update Method:*** Over the Air\n* ***Package manager:*** OPKG\n* ***Default User Interface:*** Luna\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/www.lg.com\/us\/webos|Official webOS Product Webpage]\n* [link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/WebOS|webOS Wikipedia Entery]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.webosose.org|webOS Open Soure Edition Webpage]\n* [link|https:\/\/webostv.developer.lge.com|webOS Developer Webpage]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.webosose.org\/docs\/home\/|webOS Official Documentation]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background Information"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"webOS, also known as LG webOS and previously marketed as Open webOS, HP webOS, and Palm webOS, is a Linux-based embedded operating system developed primarily for smart televisions. webOS, initially launched in January 2009 under the name Palm webOS, served as a successor to Palm OS. 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webOS, also known as LG webOS and previously marketed as Open webOS, HP webOS, and Palm webOS, is a Linux-based embedded operating system developed primarily for smart televisions. webOS, initially launched in January 2009 under the name Palm webOS, served as a successor to Palm OS. The first device to run this version of webOS was the Palm Pre<\/a>, followed by the Palm Pixi.<\/p>\n\n

By April of 2010, HP aqquired Palm for $1.2 billion, and intended to develop webOS for new smartphone, tablets<\/a>, and printers<\/a>. Plans had also been made by HP to develop webOS to support x86 processors for HP Desktops<\/a> and Notebook computers<\/a>, however these plans were eventually scrapped.<\/p>\n\n

On February 25, 2013, HP unveiled its decision to sell webOS to LG Electronics. The intention was to integrate webOS into LG\u2019s web-enabled smart TVs, effectively replacing LG\u2019s previous NetCast platform. As of March 19, 2018, LG announced an open-source edition of webOS. Developers can download the source code for free and access tools and guides for LG\u2019s smart device platform.<\/p>\n\n

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General Information<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n