Ashley Ezell Operating Systems
by Ashley Ezell
1. define: Operating System
1.1. The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
2. PC Operating Systems
2.1. Ubuntu 11.04
2.1.1. Pros:
2.1.1.1. 1
2.1.1.1.1. Completely redesigned user interface. More Windows 7–like interaction.
2.1.1.2. 2
2.1.1.2.1. Improved visuals. Enhancements to multitouch capabilities.
2.1.2. Cons:
2.1.2.1. 1
2.1.2.1.1. Requires some adjustment time. New features not always smoothly implemented.
2.1.2.2. 2
2.1.2.2.1. Limited customizability of new program launcher.
2.1.3. http://bit.ly/flNMKJ
2.2. Windows 7
2.2.1. Pros:
2.2.1.1. 1
2.2.1.1.1. Windows 7's boot time is faster than Vista on old hardware.
2.2.1.2. 2
2.2.1.2.1. Windows 7 is easier when it comes to detecting some hardware peripherals automatically
2.2.2. Cons:
2.2.2.1. 1
2.2.2.1.1. Windows 7 is to be purchased and there is no chance for customization.
2.2.2.2. 2
2.2.2.2.1. there are so many security issues to be fixed on Windows 7.
2.3. Mac OS X
2.3.1. Pros:
2.3.1.1. 1
2.3.1.1.1. Wonderful case design makes it quick and easy to upgrade the RAM, hard drives, and optical drives.
2.3.1.2. 2
2.3.1.2.1. Two more 3.5" hard drive bays supporting faster 3Gb/s drives, an additional 5.25" optical bay, and more ports compared to the Power Macintosh G5.
2.3.2. Cons:
2.3.2.1. 1
2.3.2.1.1. Mac is completely closed source and allows very limited customization of the software.
2.3.2.2. 2
2.3.2.2.1. Most of the time, you need to buy Apple or Apple only accessories. This includes specialized HDMI cables and Thunderbolt devices.
3. define: Open Source
3.1. describes practices in production and development that promote access to the end product's source materials.
4. Tablet Operating Systems
4.1. iOS5
4.1.1. iPad2
4.1.1.1. Pros:
4.1.1.1.1. 1
4.1.1.1.2. 2
4.1.1.2. Cons:
4.1.1.2.1. 1
4.1.1.2.2. 2
4.2. Android
4.2.1. Pros:
4.2.1.1. 1
4.2.1.2. 2
4.2.2. Cons:
4.2.2.1. 1
4.2.2.2. 2
4.3. Windows7
4.3.1. Pros:
4.3.1.1. 1
4.3.1.2. 2
4.3.2. Cons:
4.3.2.1. 1
4.3.2.2. 2
4.4. Dual Boot
4.4.1. Pros:
4.4.1.1. 1
4.4.1.2. 2
4.4.2. Cons:
4.4.2.1. 1
4.4.2.2. 2
4.5. Kindle Fire
4.5.1. Pros:
4.5.1.1. 1
4.5.1.2. 2
4.5.2. Cons:
4.5.2.1. 1
4.5.2.2. 2
5. Netbook Operating Systems
5.1. Chromium
5.1.1. Pros:
5.1.1.1. 1
5.1.1.1.1. Very accessible from any computer or device
5.1.1.2. 2
5.1.1.2.1. All data is accessible through the cloud.
5.1.2. Cons:
5.1.2.1. 1
5.1.2.1.1. Not able to install applications.
5.1.2.2. 2
5.1.2.2.1. No built in file system.
5.2. Windows7
5.2.1. Pros:
5.2.1.1. 1
5.2.1.2. 2
5.2.2. Cons:
5.2.2.1. 1
5.2.2.2. 2
5.3. Linux
5.3.1. Pros:
5.3.1.1. 1
5.3.1.2. 2
5.3.2. Cons:
5.3.2.1. 1
5.3.2.2. 2
6. Sources 2011
6.1. use tinyurl or bit.ly to list your links
6.2. http://tinyurl.com/3bmo86d
6.3. http://amzn.to/qjg75j
6.4. http://bit.ly/Z9qkl
6.5. http://bit.ly/opID
6.6. http://bit.ly/psFIUN
6.7. http://yhoo.it/pAvopL
6.8. http://bit.ly/oM5E79
6.9. http://bit.ly/gMqUaS
6.10. http://bit.ly/oRBsSY
7. Smartphone Operating Systems
7.1. iOS/ iPhone
7.1.1. Pros:
7.1.1.1. 1
7.1.1.1.1. Apps are generally off a higher quality than other platforms
7.1.1.2. 2
7.1.1.2.1. Desktop Syncing
7.1.2. Cons:
7.1.2.1. 1
7.1.2.1.1. App store approval process rejects apps for no clear reason
7.1.2.2. 2
7.1.2.2.1. You must use iTunes
7.2. Android
7.2.1. Pros:
7.2.1.1. 1
7.2.1.1.1. The ability to choose your hardware and carrier
7.2.1.2. 2
7.2.1.2.1. True multitasking
7.2.2. Cons:
7.2.2.1. 1
7.2.2.1.1. Poor battery life
7.2.2.2. 2
7.2.2.2.1. Virtually non-existent desktop syncing
7.3. Windows 7 Mobile
7.3.1. Pros:
7.3.1.1. 1
7.3.1.1.1. provides access to SharePoint-based documents.
7.3.1.2. 2
7.3.1.2.1. device still enjoys wider support than the iPhone when it comes to choosing a carrier.
7.3.2. Cons:
7.3.2.1. 1
7.3.2.1.1. doesn’t support the full range of Exchange ActiveSync policies.
7.3.2.2. 2
7.3.2.2.1. system does not support data encryption yet, nor does it support removable storage.
8. My devices and my operating systems
8.1. Sony PlayStation 2
8.2. LG Optimus Android 2.3.3
9. Gaming
9.1. Playstation
9.1.1. Pros:
9.1.1.1. 1
9.1.1.1.1. Accessible and easy to handle
9.1.1.2. 2
9.1.2. Cons:
9.1.2.1. 1
9.1.2.2. 2
9.2. XBox
9.2.1. Pros:
9.2.1.1. 1
9.2.1.1.1. Can play exclusive microsoft games
9.2.1.2. 2
9.2.2. Cons:
9.2.2.1. 1
9.2.2.1.1. Controls are bulky and hard to handle
9.2.2.2. 2
9.2.2.2.1. Complicated compared to playstation
9.3. Wii
9.3.1. Pros:
9.3.1.1. 1
9.3.1.1.1. Can play exclusive nintendo games.
9.3.1.2. 2
9.3.1.2.1. Wireless controllers
9.3.2. Cons:
9.3.2.1. 1
9.3.2.1.1. Graphics not in comparison to other gaming consoles
9.3.2.2. 2
9.3.2.2.1. Not much selection in games compared to other gaming systems.