1. Apple
1.1. Strenghts
1.1.1. Exciting news in itself for Mac fans, but the reveal introduces a number of new features to the OS X desktop that Ubuntu users have enjoyed
1.1.1.1. New node
1.2. Weaknesses
1.2.1. sandboxing effectively means that applications have to work independent of each other and will require specific permissions to carry out certain task
1.2.1.1. New node
2. Windows 8
2.1. Strengths
2.1.1. With Windows 8, Microsoft is adding the tile-centric Metro interface from Windows Phone 7, an app store, improved mobile broadband support and better instant-on and instant-off abilities.
2.1.1.1. New node
2.2. Weaknesses
2.2.1. Gartenberg said that Microsoft has struggled with a similar approach in the past, noting that Windows Mobile initially aimed to replicate the Windows desktop down to the start menu — an approach that was not popular with consumers.
2.2.1.1. New node
3. Ubuntu
3.1. Strtenths
3.1.1. I’ve always heard how much better Ubuntu is, but my one play-around with it a few years back left me less than impressed
3.1.1.1. New node
3.2. Weaknesses
3.2.1. However, the change hasn’t been without criticsm from Ubuntu users – especially long-term Ubuntu useres many of which have used Ubuntu for years.
3.2.1.1. New node