1. define: Open Source
1.1. Denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed with or without modification.
2. define: Operating System
2.1. The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
3. PC Operating Systems
3.1. Ubuntu
3.1.1. Pros:
3.1.1.1. The Applications search window.
3.1.1.2. Ubuntu One is better integrated into the notification system of Unity.
3.1.2. Cons:
3.1.2.1. Unity would not allow the user to configure the desktop
3.1.2.2. Another issue is the OS X-like menu system.
3.1.3. http://bit.ly/flNMKJ
3.2. Windows 7
3.2.1. Pros:
3.2.1.1. Trusted
3.2.1.2. Support of a variety of apps including desktop apps
3.2.2. Cons:
3.2.2.1. Non optimized user interface
3.2.2.2. Not touch friendly
3.3. Mac OS X
3.3.1. Pros:
3.3.1.1. OS X works with the processor in your Mac.
3.3.1.2. OS X gives you long battery life.
3.3.2. Cons:
3.3.2.1. Lack of hardware support.
3.3.2.2. Less hardware choices than Windows. For your average user this isn’t much of a problem.
4. Tablet Operating Systems
4.1. iOS5
4.1.1. iPad2
4.2. Android
4.2.1. Kindle Fire
4.2.2. Windows 7
4.2.3. Dual Boot
5. Sources 2011
5.1. use tinyurl or bit.ly to list your links
5.2. http://tinyurl.com/3bmo86d
5.3. http://tinyurl.com/3mnzjw2
5.4. http://tinyurl.com/3u2arkr
5.5. http://tinyurl.com/5urxfey
5.6. http://tinyurl.com/3ocqptw
5.7. http://tinyurl.com/pj0
5.8. http://tinyurl.com/5j4tep
5.9. http://tinyurl.com/3vlpalx
6. My devices and my operating systems
6.1. Samsung - eco–friendly design
6.2. Usage time: up to 300 minutes
6.3. no answer with any key option
6.4. short battery life
7. Smartphone Operating Systems
7.1. iOS/ iPhone
7.1.1. Pros:
7.1.1.1. iOS 5 incorporates many great features for users of iPhones and other mobile devices.
7.1.1.2. Since the legalization of jail-breaking, more than 18 billion apps have been downloaded.
7.1.2. Cons:
7.1.2.1. Downside to jail-breaking is that performing a similar hack on videogame consoles remains illegal.
7.1.2.2. Claimed that jail-breaking would destroy Apple’s business strategy.
7.2. Windows 7 Mobile
7.3. Android
7.3.1. Pros:
7.3.1.1. Operating arrangement and with a fun user interface.
7.3.1.2. Android users can use many Google features very well.
7.3.2. Cons:
7.3.2.1. 1
7.3.2.2. 2
8. Netbook Operating Systems
8.1. Chromium
8.1.1. Zero hard drive.
8.1.2. That implies no viruses or spyware.
8.1.3. You can never quit or minimize the browser.
8.1.4. There’s no Forward Delete button, Fn button, menu key, Print Screen key or Windows key.
8.2. Windows7
8.2.1. More then 80% of the desktop computers in the world run some sort of Windows operating system.
8.2.2. You won’t have any trouble finding hardware and drivers.
8.2.3. The most prone operating system for spyware and virus applications.
8.2.4. Limited access to the library of free open source software.
8.3. Linux
8.3.1. Runs on just about any hardware.
8.3.2. Way more secure than Windows XP and even OSX.
8.3.3. The latest and greatest hardware is typically slower to reach Linux.
8.3.4. Limited support for proprietary applications.