Jon Rubinstein Steps Aside as Head of HP's webOS Division Discussion

[Ed Hardy]

Jon Rubinstein, the man responsible more than any other for the creation of the webOS, has been replaced as the head of the HP business unit responsible for the ongoing development of this operating system and associated devices.

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[Ed Hardy]

In situations like this, it's always tough to judge whether he jumped or was pushed. But if Rubenstein is being shoved aside, he's going like a gentleman: “With webOS under Stephen DeWitt’s proven leadership, I’m looking forward to my new role and driving further innovation for webOS and other PSG products.”
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[headcronie]

I suppose that it was coming one way or another. Palm was at a point of 'Buy us, or we're out of business', and they managed to get snapped up. However, leaving the head of that unit in place, after a new financial infusion, just doesn't make sense. Shake it up, or you'll just have another money sink.

[weegie]

Who's responsible for the physical designs they have kept persevering with?

If it's him, I can see why he's been shifted sideways

[Ed Hardy]

My latest post on the Brighthand Bytes blog is on this topic:

Mixed Feelings About Jon Rubinstein’s Departure as webOS Head Honcho