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Welcome to the WebOS Wiki! This, along with the discussion group aims to be a place to organise thoughts about Web Operating Systems (and related subjects such as online storage, office apps, widgets, and APIs). Ultimately, a goal would be to document existing practices of WebOS-like systems and look at standardising at least basic functionalities/APIs. This purpose will be refined as the project progresses. More
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[edit] What is WebOS?
A simple (but debatable) definition of WebOS is: replicating desktop computing functionalities online.
- According to Wikipedia
- Some defining original articles: [1] [2]
- Interesting timeline image
- All good articles
[edit] Existing WebOS Projects
WebOS-like systems:
- Box.net
- BoxtheWeb
- CorneliOS
- Google Docs & Spreadsheets
- EditGrid (JSONP in editgrid)
- EyeOS
- Netvibes
- Omnidrive
- ORCA
- Psych Desktop
- Sharpcast
- w3OS
- Xindesk
- YouOS
- Zoho
[edit] WebOSapi
A closed standards body that is comprised of a coalition of many of the existing companies. Should be collaborated with if we or they ever get much of anywhere. [3]
[edit] WebOS Features
This is a list of features present/needed in WebOS systems. This is not an exhaustive list and some items may later be removed. Obviously some systems will purposely not have all of this (storage only or office only systems).
