[jeffrey1027]

So firefox announced it will develop HTML5 based os and smartphones
Cant wait for BB10 to be released for the playbook than this os. Whats your thoughts about firefox's entrance into the mobile market?

[mikeo007]

WebOS 2.0...er, 4.0?
Unless it's silky smooth and runs on underpowered feature-phone hardware, they'll have little to no market for it.

[cbvinh]

WebOS 2.0...er, 4.0?
Unless it's silky smooth and runs on underpowered feature-phone hardware, they'll have little to no market for it.

They're starting out with low-end smartphones...

Mozilla Gains Global Support For a Firefox Mobile OS | The Mozilla Blog

"Due to the optimization of the platform for entry-level smartphones and the removal of unnecessary middleware layers, mobile operators will have the ability to offer richer experiences at a range of price points including at the low end of the smartphone price range, helping to drive adoption across developing markets."

[JasW]

They're starting out with low-end smartphones...

Mozilla Gains Global Support For a Firefox Mobile OS | The Mozilla Blog

"Due to the optimization of the platform for entry-level smartphones and the removal of unnecessary middleware layers, mobile operators will have the ability to offer richer experiences at a range of price points including at the low end of the smartphone price range, helping to drive adoption across developing markets."

Which is the only area in which RIM has had a modicum of measurable success recently -- marketing budget Curves in third world countries.

[RHCE]

Wonder if it's Linux based since firefox has a tight history with Linux and comes packaged as the default browser.

[ADGrant]

Wonder if it's Linux based since firefox has a tight history with Linux and comes packaged as the default browser.

Of course it will be Linux based. Linux is free and has been used before for Android and WebOS (and Chrome).