1. Define: Operating System
1.1. The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
2. Define: Open Source
2.1. of or relating to or being computer software for which the source code is freely available.
3. Define: RAM
3.1. the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
4. Windows 8
4.1. pros
4.1.1. 1
4.1.1.1. The new UI will help merge the tablet and PC markets and allow PCs to benefit from touch capabilities.
4.1.2. 2
4.1.2.1. Windows 8 will enable you to log in using gestures on a picture.
4.2. cons
4.2.1. 1
4.2.1.1. Microsoft has pulled the Start button of the legacy interface, complicating any Windows 8 rollout in a corprate enviroment.
4.2.2. 2
4.2.2.1. Companies will have to upgrade their hardware to take advantage of the touch interface.
5. Mac OS X
5.1. pros
5.1.1. 1
5.1.1.1. Mac OS is the only commercial operating system that is custom-made to work with Apple’s hardware.
5.1.2. 2
5.1.2.1. Synchronizes user information well across multiple Apple devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, making it easily usable in a mobile office environment.
5.2. cons
5.2.1. 1
5.2.1.1. Apple computers simply cost much more than your average PC.
5.2.2. 2
5.2.2.1. Apple’s computer platform is often mistakenly thought to be immune from viruses and other malicious software.
6. Linux Ubuntu 12.10
6.1. pros
6.1.1. 1
6.1.1.1. The Ubuntu login prompt, there are three options: User Login, Guest Session, and Remote Login.
6.1.2. 2
6.1.2.1. Ubuntu 12.10 has Web services directly integrated into both the Launcher and the Dash, making it one of the most well connected interfaces on the planet.
6.2. cons
6.2.1. 1
6.2.1.1. Ubuntu is still not 100% compatible with a lot of hardware, which is often the reason many people will abandon trying Ubuntu because something doesn’t work like it does on Windows.
6.2.2. 2
6.2.2.1. Ubuntu is still not as user friendly.