Comment Missing the Mark? (Score 1) 113
I've seen several posts which come close to explaining the WebOS, but think of this:
Imagine having devices (TV/PDA/Cellphone/future PADD ala Star Trek) which can connect to a network (LAN/WAN/WiFi/etc). These smart devices won't need to have a full OS installed in order to function. All you need is network access. You could then have full access to your desktop 24/7 no matter where you are. In the home, you will be able to work in any room without the need of owning several computers.
I realize that many of us here already have similar setups using multiple computers (I myself have at least one in every room with the exception of the bath and utility rooms). The future "non-techie" users could have a fully integrated smart home with only a couple of computers and the network running everything.
Right now, there may be no need for WebOS, but this is just the beginning. Only with time will we be able to see if this will be a viable solution to questions that haven't even been asked yet.