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Ashley Ezell Operating Systems by Mind Map: Ashley Ezell Operating Systems

1. define: Open Source

1.1. describes practices in production and development that promote access to the end product's source materials.

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 11.04

3.1.1. Pros:

3.1.1.1. 1

3.1.1.1.1. Completely redesigned user interface. More Windows 7–like interaction.

3.1.1.2. 2

3.1.1.2.1. Improved visuals. Enhancements to multitouch capabilities.

3.1.2. Cons:

3.1.2.1. 1

3.1.2.1.1. Requires some adjustment time. New features not always smoothly implemented.

3.1.2.2. 2

3.1.2.2.1. Limited customizability of new program launcher.

3.1.3. http://bit.ly/flNMKJ

3.2. Windows 7

3.2.1. Pros:

3.2.1.1. 1

3.2.1.1.1. Windows 7's boot time is faster than Vista on old hardware.

3.2.1.2. 2

3.2.1.2.1. Windows 7 is easier when it comes to detecting some hardware peripherals automatically

3.2.2. Cons:

3.2.2.1. 1

3.2.2.1.1. Windows 7 is to be purchased and there is no chance for customization.

3.2.2.2. 2

3.2.2.2.1. there are so many security issues to be fixed on Windows 7.

3.3. Mac OS X

3.3.1. Pros:

3.3.1.1. 1

3.3.1.1.1. Wonderful case design makes it quick and easy to upgrade the RAM, hard drives, and optical drives.

3.3.1.2. 2

3.3.1.2.1. 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.

3.3.2. Cons:

3.3.2.1. 1

3.3.2.1.1. Mac is completely closed source and allows very limited customization of the software.

3.3.2.2. 2

3.3.2.2.1. Most of the time, you need to buy Apple or Apple only accessories. This includes specialized HDMI cables and Thunderbolt devices.

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. Gaming

5.1. Playstation

5.1.1. Pros:

5.1.1.1. 1

5.1.1.1.1. Accessible and easy to handle

5.1.1.2. 2

5.1.2. Cons:

5.1.2.1. 1

5.1.2.2. 2

5.2. XBox

5.2.1. Pros:

5.2.1.1. 1

5.2.1.1.1. Can play exclusive microsoft games

5.2.1.2. 2

5.2.2. Cons:

5.2.2.1. 1

5.2.2.1.1. Controls are bulky and hard to handle

5.2.2.2. 2

5.2.2.2.1. Complicated compared to playstation

5.3. Wii

5.3.1. Pros:

5.3.1.1. 1

5.3.1.1.1. Can play exclusive nintendo games.

5.3.1.2. 2

5.3.1.2.1. Wireless controllers

5.3.2. Cons:

5.3.2.1. 1

5.3.2.1.1. Graphics not in comparison to other gaming consoles

5.3.2.2. 2

5.3.2.2.1. Not much selection in games compared to other gaming systems.

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. My devices and my operating systems

7.1. Sony PlayStation 2

7.2. LG Optimus Android 2.3.3

8. Smartphone Operating Systems

8.1. iOS/ iPhone

8.1.1. Pros:

8.1.1.1. 1

8.1.1.1.1. Apps are generally off a higher quality than other platforms

8.1.1.2. 2

8.1.1.2.1. Desktop Syncing

8.1.2. Cons:

8.1.2.1. 1

8.1.2.1.1. App store approval process rejects apps for no clear reason

8.1.2.2. 2

8.1.2.2.1. You must use iTunes

8.2. Android

8.2.1. Pros:

8.2.1.1. 1

8.2.1.1.1. The ability to choose your hardware and carrier

8.2.1.2. 2

8.2.1.2.1. True multitasking

8.2.2. Cons:

8.2.2.1. 1

8.2.2.1.1. Poor battery life

8.2.2.2. 2

8.2.2.2.1. Virtually non-existent desktop syncing

8.3. Windows 7 Mobile

8.3.1. Pros:

8.3.1.1. 1

8.3.1.1.1. provides access to SharePoint-based documents.

8.3.1.2. 2

8.3.1.2.1. device still enjoys wider support than the iPhone when it comes to choosing a carrier.

8.3.2. Cons:

8.3.2.1. 1

8.3.2.1.1. doesn’t support the full range of Exchange ActiveSync policies.

8.3.2.2. 2

8.3.2.2.1. system does not support data encryption yet, nor does it support removable storage.

9. Netbook Operating Systems

9.1. Chromium

9.1.1. Pros:

9.1.1.1. 1

9.1.1.1.1. Very accessible from any computer or device

9.1.1.2. 2

9.1.1.2.1. All data is accessible through the cloud.

9.1.2. Cons:

9.1.2.1. 1

9.1.2.1.1. Not able to install applications.

9.1.2.2. 2

9.1.2.2.1. No built in file system.

9.2. Windows7

9.2.1. Pros:

9.2.1.1. 1

9.2.1.2. 2

9.2.2. Cons:

9.2.2.1. 1

9.2.2.2. 2

9.3. Linux

9.3.1. Pros:

9.3.1.1. 1

9.3.1.2. 2

9.3.2. Cons:

9.3.2.1. 1

9.3.2.2. 2