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Actually, with Palmsource's extensive ties with the Chinese mobile industry (through the China Mobile Soft acquisition), I predict a Chinese company might eventually end up buying Palmsource.
Nokia had bet on Linux and Symbian, so I doubt it will add Palm to the mix. Sony had junked Palmsource and with Sir Howard on the hotseat, I think the strategy is to streamline not add product line so as to decrease cost and turn a profit, so a Palmsource acquisition doesn't make sense. Samsung could use Palm, but I doubt it. Then of course, Palm could buy Palmsource, if Palm still wants Garnet and not Windows Mobile as rumored... But a Chinese acquisition makes more sense, given that many Chinese companies are flushed with cash from years of unimpeded growth...
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