1. Define: Open Source
1.1. Open-source software (OSS) is computer software that is available in source code form: the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a software license that permits users to study, change, improve and at times also to distribute the software.
2. Define: Operating System
2.1. An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for application software.
3. PC Operating Systems
3.1. Ubuntu 11.04
3.1.1. Pros:
3.1.1.1. 1
3.1.1.1.1. Changes 24 bit TIFF files to PNG format; 17% faster than Windows 7 and Mac OS X.
3.1.1.2. 2
3.1.1.2.1. Video encoding converts a 1080p, 50 fps AVCHD video file to iPhone 4 format; 17% faster than Windows 7, and Mac OS X.
3.1.2. Cons:
3.1.2.1. 1
3.1.2.1.1. Poor software quality and robustness in comparison to MS office programs.
3.1.2.2. 2
3.1.2.2.1. No DVD playing capacity. DVD player must be downloaded separately.
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. For business users (MS Office), great software quality.
3.2.1.2. 2
3.2.1.2.1. Most commonly used operating system.
3.2.2. Cons:
3.2.2.1. 1
3.2.2.1.1. More frequently targeted by malicious software.
3.2.2.2. 2
3.2.2.2.1. Libraries - Clustered files and folders from several locations in the file system make file locations unclear causing users to rely on searches and libraries.
3.3. Mac OS X
3.3.1. Pros:
3.3.1.1. 1
3.3.1.1.1. Offered as a digital download for the first time.
3.3.1.2. 2
3.3.1.2.1. Look and feel of the GUI can be changed to make the desktop environment look like the iPad or iPhone; using the LaunchPad.
3.3.2. Cons:
3.3.2.1. 1
3.3.2.1.1. Limited sofware availability and small market share.
3.3.2.2. 2
3.3.2.2.1. Does not work with Photoshop CS 3 and plug-ins, as well as other third-party "paid for" apps.
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
4.2.1.1.1. Open source operating system. Able to run on a variety of devices.
4.2.1.2. 2
4.2.1.2.1. No centralized vendor.
4.2.2. Cons:
4.2.2.1. 1
4.2.2.1.1. Fragmentation issues, four different versions of Android on several different devices. No regulation given that the hardware and software are from different origins.
4.2.2.2. 2
4.2.2.2.1. Does not include wireless cloud backup
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
5.1.1.2. 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
5.2.1.2. 2
5.2.2. Cons:
5.2.2.1. 1
5.2.2.2. 2
5.3. Wii
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/eIBUf
6.6. http://bit.ly/nCtRWp
6.7. http://bit.ly/nyS0jS
6.8. http://bit.ly/oM5E79
6.9. http://bit.ly/n2ttxS
6.10. http://bit.ly/rbmz9P
6.11. http://cnet.co/nSF3l1
6.12. http://bit.ly/pu05zD
6.13. http://bit.ly/kvBXtl\
7. My devices and my operating systems
8. Smartphone Operating Systems
8.1. iOS/ iPhone
8.1.1. Pros:
8.1.1.1. 1
8.1.1.2. 2
8.1.2. Cons:
8.1.2.1. 1
8.1.2.2. 2
8.2. Android
8.2.1. Pros:
8.2.1.1. 1
8.2.1.2. 2
8.2.2. Cons:
8.2.2.1. 1
8.2.2.2. 2
8.3. Windows 7 Mobile
8.3.1. Pros:
8.3.1.1. 1
8.3.1.2. 2
8.3.2. Cons:
8.3.2.1. 1
8.3.2.2. 2
9. Netbook Operating Systems
9.1. Chromium
9.1.1. Pros:
9.1.1.1. 1
9.1.1.2. 2
9.1.2. Cons:
9.1.2.1. 1
9.1.2.2. 2
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
9.3.3. MeeGo