1. Sources
1.1. 1. http://bit.ly/7icNRR
1.2. 2. http://bit.ly/anb8Iy
2. Chromium OS
2.1. Pros:
2.1.1. 1
2.1.1.1. All User data on the cloud cluster
2.1.2. 2
2.1.2.1. Definitely faster boots
2.2. Cons:
2.2.1. 1
2.2.1.1. Not available as a download to run and install
2.2.2. 2
2.2.2.1. Needs internet
3. Mac OS X
3.1. Pros:
3.1.1. 1
3.1.1.1. Boot time has always been pretty speedy, but this is a great speed.
3.1.2. 2
3.1.2.1. Apple's Software Updates application updates all of your Apple software, as well as Mac OSX very cleanly.
3.2. Cons:
3.2.1. 1
3.2.1.1. Have to wait a while to load the installation software
3.2.2. 2
3.2.2.1. Fails in it's partitioning
4. Operating System Definition
5. Windows 7
5.1. Pros:
5.1.1. 1
5.1.1.1. default desktop looks great, and functions well
5.1.2. 2
5.1.2.1. Window 7 Installer is extremely easy to use for a basic installation
5.2. Cons:
5.2.1. 1
5.2.1.1. until the system is installed, you cannot actually use the computer as a computer.
5.2.2. 2
5.2.2.1. Slowest boot time
6. Ubuntu 10.10
6.1. Pros:
6.1.1. 1
6.1.1.1. allows you to download the latest updates for system software if you are connected to the internet while running the installer
6.1.2. 2
6.1.2.1. The installer can be very basic
6.2. Cons:
6.2.1. 1
6.2.1.1. Ubuntu installer presents options for adding the Adobe Flash player and MP3 music playback as installable options
6.2.2. 2
6.2.2.1. Application installation has no use