1. Operating System: the program that manages all the other programs in a computer.
2. PC Operating Systems
2.1. Ubuntu
2.1.1. Pros:
2.1.1.1. It's free, lacks virus, can run on a live CD, immense software for free
2.1.1.2. You can install Ubuntu to as many computers as you want.
2.1.2. Cons:
2.1.2.1. Horrible interface, lacks useful and powerful programs
2.1.2.2. New and latest hardware normally do not support Ubuntu right away.
2.2. Windows 7
2.2.1. Pros:
2.2.1.1. More Security
2.2.1.2. Networking through HomeGroup
2.2.2. Cons:
2.2.2.1. 32-bit vs. 64-bit
2.2.2.2. Active vs. Inactive Windows
2.3. Mac OS X
2.3.1. Pros:
2.3.1.1. Much Improved App Installation
2.3.1.2. No Annoying Security Update Pop-Ups!
2.3.2. Cons:
2.3.2.1. Apps on Top of Other Apps
2.3.2.2. Quitting vs. Closing
3. Tablet Operating Systems
3.1. iOS5
3.1.1. iPad2
3.2. Android
3.2.1. Kindle Fire
3.3. Windows7
3.3.1. ViewPad 10
3.4. Dual Boot
3.4.1. ViewPad 10
4. Gaming
5. Open Source: Denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available.
6. Sources 2011
6.1. use tinyurl or bit.ly to list your links
6.2. http://bit.ly/efwZ0n
6.3. http://bit.ly/95PKco
6.4. http://bit.ly/hpTswE
6.5. http://cnet.co/quqe9b
6.6. http://bit.ly/rgBHQv
6.7. http://bit.ly/o3Anhb
6.8. http://bit.ly/n6vYH5
6.9. http://bit.ly/r5An4G
6.10. http://bit.ly/rcofGw
6.11. http://bit.ly/pkFlFd
6.12. http://tinyurl.com/3t6k8ab
6.13. http://tinyurl.com/67sjtux
7. My devices and my operating systems
7.1. Laptop
7.1.1. Windows 7
7.2. iPod
7.2.1. iOS
7.3. iPad2
7.3.1. Android
8. iOS/ iPhone
8.1. Pros:
8.1.1. Great Camera
8.1.2. It's on Sprint
8.2. Cons:
8.2.1. Front Camera Not HD
8.2.2. Still Fragile
9. Smartphone Operating Systems
9.1. Windows 7 Mobile
9.1.1. Pros:
9.1.1.1. Unique screen size, 8MP camera and good battery life
9.1.1.2. Stylish looking device
9.1.2. Cons:
9.1.2.1. Basic specs, no forward facing camera
9.1.2.2. Screen could be a little large for some
10. Android
10.1. Pros:
10.1.1. Easy to use with a great UI!
10.1.2. Solves a common problem!
10.2. Cons:
10.2.1. Limited to only 5 group members.
10.2.2. Currently lets you only have 1 group.
11. Netbook Operating Systems
11.1. Chromium
11.1.1. Asus Eee PC
11.2. Windows7
11.2.1. Dell
11.3. Linux
11.3.1. Thinkpad