1. Define: Operating System - is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.
2. Define: Open Source promotes free redistribution and access to an end product's design and implementation
3. Define: RAM - A random-access device allows stored data to be accessed in very nearly the same amount of time for any storage location, so data can be accessed quickly in any random order.
4. Market Share
5. Windows 8
5.1. Pros
5.1.1. Speed - Windows 8 can fairly claim is that it really is the fastest Windows yet.
5.1.2. Windows 8 has much improved memory management that will not only benefit ‘Metro’ apps, but the operating system as a whole.
5.2. Cons
5.2.1. the new user interface that is not only hard to navigate to the desktop, but also very confusing to find a way back to the Start menu.
5.2.2. In the same regard, the new interface design feels like it was created for tablet computing rather than for the desktop.
6. Mac OS X
6.1. Pros
6.1.1. At this time it has fewer viruses that can attack it, so it is safer then Windows for now. It is built on a Unix core which is very secure and the standard for the business world.
6.1.2. The software and hardware are designed to work together for optimal experience
6.2. Cons
6.2.1. Cost - brand new PC/Laptop with software and Win7 around $500 average
6.2.2. The EULA agreement states that you are not allowed to install its OS on any PC. So no dual booting allowed on another non Mac system, in fact they can sue you for this since its illegal.
7. Linux Ubuntu 12.10
7.1. Pros
7.1.1. Free
7.1.2. Open Source
7.2. Cons
7.2.1. Not highly supported
7.2.2. For advanced users