1. define: Operating System
1.1. An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for application software.
1.2. It manages the hardware and software resources of the system.
2. PC Operating Systems
2.1. Ubuntu 11.04
2.1.1. Pros:
2.1.1.1. 1: Open source
2.1.1.2. 2: Free of charge
2.1.2. Cons:
2.1.2.1. 1: Few games work on it
2.1.2.1.1. http://tinyurl.com/3oylb8j
2.1.2.2. 2: It's not so good with media.
2.1.3. http://bit.ly/flNMKJ
2.2. Windows 7
2.2.1. Pros:
2.2.1.1. 1: It's good with media and organizing audio, photos, and video files.
2.2.1.2. 2: Comes with Windows Live Messenger and Internet Explorer 8.
2.2.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3f5uhtk
2.2.2. Cons:
2.2.2.1. 1: Must be purchased
2.2.2.2. 2: Less secure
2.2.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/3f5uhtk
2.3. Mac OS X
2.3.1. Pros:
2.3.1.1. 1: Designed to make common tasks, like navigating through windows, faster.
2.3.1.2. 2: It makes finding and switching between apps easy and fast.
2.3.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3cknn4q
2.3.2. Cons:
2.3.2.1. 1: Cannot use with phones or tablets.
2.3.2.1.1. http://tinyurl.com/3cknn4q
2.3.2.2. 2: Not cheap
3. Tablet Operating Systems
3.1. iOS5
3.1.1. iPad2
3.1.1.1. Pros:
3.1.1.1.1. 1: iCloud backup and recovery
3.1.1.1.2. 2: Twitter Integration
3.1.1.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3ojj3lu
3.1.1.2. Cons:
3.1.1.2.1. 1: Requires a computer connection via USB to set up iTunes.
3.1.1.2.2. 2: Certain features only work on specific devices.
3.1.1.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/3ojj3lu
3.2. Android
3.2.1. Pros:
3.2.1.1. 1: Smartphone Sync
3.2.1.2. 2: Multitasking
3.2.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3unwkte
3.2.2. Cons:
3.2.2.1. 1: No Adobe Flash support
3.2.2.2. 2: Not as many applications as the iPads.
3.2.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/3unwkte
3.3. Windows7
3.3.1. Pros:
3.3.1.1. 1: Can use Skype
3.3.1.2. 2: Has Adobe Flash support
3.3.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3uk4brg
3.3.2. Cons:
3.3.2.1. 1: No Smartphone Sync
3.3.2.2. 2: No official application store.
3.3.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/3uk4brg
3.4. Dual Boot
3.4.1. Pros:
3.4.1.1. 1:
3.4.1.2. 2
3.4.2. Cons:
3.4.2.1. 1
3.4.2.2. 2
3.5. Kindle Fire
3.5.1. Pros:
3.5.1.1. 1
3.5.1.1.1. Amazon Silk
3.5.1.2. 2
3.5.2. Cons:
3.5.2.1. 1
3.5.2.2. 2
4. Gaming
4.1. Playstation
4.1.1. Pros:
4.1.1.1. 1: Has Blu Ray player
4.1.1.2. 2: Can hold up to 7 controllers
4.1.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/4yn52by
4.1.2. Cons:
4.1.2.1. 1: Slow at updating
4.1.2.2. 2: Not completely secure
4.1.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/4yn52by
4.2. XBox
4.2.1. Pros:
4.2.1.1. 1: Good Wifi
4.2.1.2. 2: More secure
4.2.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/4yn52by
4.2.2. Cons:
4.2.2.1. 1: Really sensitive
4.2.2.2. 2: Does not hold many controllers (4)
4.2.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/4yn52by
4.3. Wii
4.3.1. Pros:
4.3.1.1. 1: The cheapest
4.3.1.2. 2:
4.3.2. Cons:
4.3.2.1. 1
4.3.2.2. 2
5. define: Open Source
5.1. Denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed with or without modification.
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/oK3SoX
7. My devices and my operating systems
8. Smartphone Operating Systems
8.1. iOS/ iPhone
8.1.1. Pros:
8.1.1.1. 1: Wireless syncing
8.1.1.2. 2: Faster processor
8.1.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3pbornu
8.1.2. Cons:
8.1.2.1. 1: No unlocked models
8.1.2.2. 2: No 4G on iPhone 4S
8.1.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/3pbornu
8.2. Android
8.2.1. Pros:
8.2.1.1. 1: Android Market
8.2.1.2. 2: High-end software
8.2.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/3f55wzy
8.2.2. Cons:
8.2.2.1. 1: Battery life is average
8.2.2.2. 2: Pricey
8.2.2.3. http://tinyurl.com/3f55wzy
8.3. Windows 7 Mobile
8.3.1. Pros:
8.3.1.1. 1: Free Xbox Live service
8.3.1.2. 2: Live Tiles on Start screen
8.3.1.3. http://tinyurl.com/43gjl88
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