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The Latest Open Source Software Available
And
the Latest Development in ICT
Name : Yeong Lin Han
Teacher : Mr. Tan Hock Man
I.C. number : 970519-14-6215
Group member : Ong Wei Yong
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IndexTitle Page
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 The Latest Operating System (OS) 2.1 Meaning of Open Source OS 2.2 Examples of Open Source OS
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3.0 The Latest Open Source Application Software 3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software 3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software
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4.0 The Latest Development in ICT 4.1 Hardware 4.2 Software
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5.0 Pervasive Computing 5.1 Meaning of Pervasive Computing 5.2 Examples of Pervasive Computing
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6.0 Conclusion 10
7.0 Reference 10
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1.0 Introduction
- Meaning of Open Source Software (OSS)
Open source software (OSS) is defined as computer software for which the source code and
certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a software
license that meets the Open Source Definition or that is in the public domain. This permits
users to use, change or improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified
form. It is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner. Open source software is
the most prominent example of open source development and often compared to user
generated content.
- Meaning of Hardware
A computer’s hardware consists of the physical components necessary to operate and interact
with a computer. Since a computer’s primary language is binary, devices are necessary to
convert our input into that language. The binary code from the computer must also be
translated into something usable for the operator.
- Meaning of Software
Software is a program which of a set of instruction that tells the computer how to perform a
specific operation. Software is often divided into two categories:
1. System software: Includes the operating system and all the utilities that
enables the computer to function.
2. Application software: Includes programs that do real work for users. For
example, word processors, spreadsheets, and
database management systems.
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2.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)
2.1 Meaning of Open Source Operating System (OS)
Open Source Operating System is the most important program that runs on a computer that is
free to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or
unmodified forms. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run
other programs. Operating system performs basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the
keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the
disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
2.2 Examples of Open Source Operating System (OS)
a.) Debian 7.0
Version 7.0 -- May 4, 2013
Debian is an operating system composed
of free software mostly carrying the GNU
General Public License. The operating
system is developed by an internet
collaboration of volunteers aligned
with The Debian Project. Its focus of
different kernels makes it appeal to
different titles, such as Debian GNU/Linux and Debian GNU/kFreeBSD. Debian 7.0
(wheezy) was released May 4, 2013 after 26 months of development. This release attempted
to allow more architectures to be supported. Debian 7.0 supports two kernels, which are
Linux and kFreeBSD, and offers other kernels as development works (GNU Hurd and
NetBSD). Debian 7.0 (Wheezy) is officially supported on ten machine architectures and also
brought support for two new architectures: s390x and armhf. The Debian 7.0 release offers
to install a variety of default desktops from its DVD boot menu (GNOME, KDE, Xfce,
and LXDE) and allows visually-impaired people to use its installer. The new feature in
Debian 7.0 for the visually-impaired supports a mode which is textual but performs audio
output for each stage of installation.
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b.) Ubuntu 13.04
On 17 October 2012, Shuttleworth
announced that Ubuntu 13.04 would be
named Raring Ringtail. The Wubi installer
was dropped as of 13.04, due to its
incompatibility with Windows 8, and
general lack of support and
development. Previously, on 29 October 2012, at Ubuntu Developer Summit Registration there
had been a discussion of redesigning Wubi for Ubuntu 13.04. Ubuntu 13.04 was released on
schedule on 25 April 2013. In reviewing Ubuntu 13.04 Jim Lynch from Desktop Linux Reviews
said, "I found Ubuntu 13.04 to be a slightly disappointing upgrade. While there are definitely
some enhancements in this release, there’s also nothing very special about it ... Alas, there’s
nothing in Ubuntu 13.04 that makes me want to consider it for use as my daily distro. Don’t
misunderstand me, there’s nothing overtly wrong with Ubuntu 13.04 either. It installed and
performed very well for me. Unity 7 also has some helpful and attractive updates that Ubuntu
users will enjoy, and there are other things in this release that help improve the overall Ubuntu
experience...I suspect it is simply because Ubuntu has settled into a comfortable middle age, it
works and it works very well for what it does."
3.0 The Latest Open Source Application Software
3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software
Application software is a defined subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities
of a computer directly to a task that the user wishes to perform. This should be contrasted
with system software which is involved in integrating a computer’s various capabilities, but
typically does not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. The
term application refers to both the application software and its implementation. Application
software is mainly classified under few categories. These categories are Enterprise Software,
Enterprise Infrastructure Software, Information Worker Software, Media and Entertainment
Software, Educational Software, Media Development Software and Product Engineering
Software.
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3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software
a.) WordPress 3.6 - August 1, 2013
WordPress is a free and open
source blogging tool and a content-
management system (CMS) based
on PHP and MySQL, which runs on a web hosting service. Features include a plug-in
architecture and a template system. WordPress is used by more than 18.9% of the top 10
million websites as of August 2013. WordPress is the most popular blogging system in use
on the Web, at more than 60 million websites. WordPress has a web template system using
a template processor. WordPress also features integrated link management; a search engine–
friendly, clean permalink structure; the ability to assign nested, multiple categories to
articles; and support for tagging of posts and articles. Automatic filters are also included,
providing standardized formatting and styling of text in articles (for example, converting
regular quotes to smart quotes).
b.) Internet Explorer 10 -- 26 February 2013
Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) is a version of the Internet
Explorer web browser released by Microsoft in 2012, and is
the default browser in Windows 8. IE10 expands on Internet
Explorer 9 functionality with regard
to CSS3 support, hardware acceleration, and HTML5 support.
On 26 February 2013, Internet Explorer 10, version
10.0.9200.16521 was made available for download to
all Windows 7 SP1 users. The desktop version of Internet
Explorer 10 (available for Windows 7 and Windows 8) retains the user interface (UI)
of Internet Explorer 9 with minor refinements, such as removing gradients.
The Metro version of Internet Explorer 10 (available on Windows 8) includes a new user
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interface, most of which is hidden so that the webpage being viewed takes up the entire
screen.
The UI can be revealed by a right click of the mouse or by a swipe from the top or bottom
edges of a touchscreen. When the user interface is shown, the tabs are listed on the top of the
screen, with a small preview of the webpage on each tab. A button to add a new tab is placed
in the top-right corner. At the bottom of the screen, the address bar and navigational buttons
are shown. Navigational buttons include the Back button (to navigate to the previous page),
the Refresh button (to reload active page), the Pin button (which create a new shortcut tile for
the active page on the Start screen), and a wrench-shaped icon, which opens the only menu of
IE10. It contains options such as "View on Desktop", which opens the current webpage on
the desktop version of Internet Explorer 10, and "Find on page", which can find a text string
(a word, phrase or arbitrary set of letters) in the active page.
4.0 The latest development in ICT
4.1 Hardware (Lexmark X8350 and X9575)
Lexmark X8350is a printer that can prints up to 19 ppm colour and up to 25 ppm black. This printer also can print, copy, scan, fax, reduce and enlarge photos anddocuments. The exclusive Lexmark Photo Editor Software enhances photos. Besidethat, this printer also can fax with 89 speed dials and 10 groups with 30 numbers per group, 5 quick dial buttons, Caller ID and distinctive ring detection. Users also canadjust ringer volume, call waiting disable capability, automatic redial, confirmation,error and activity reports, broadcast transmission and delayed transmission, junk fax block, auto Answer Button and scan before dial. Fax forwarding & print, BVRP HostFax Solution, Print-to-Fax via Lexmark N4000e or N4050e print server with sendonly. The printer can support Compact Flash Type I & II, Memory Stick, MemoryStick Pro, Memory Stick Duo with adapter, Microdrive, Multi Media, Secure Digital,Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD), SmartMedia and XD cards.
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Lexmark X9575 Professionallet users gain freedom and flexibility with built-in 802.11g wireless technology. Compatible with Wi-Fi certified IEEE802.11g/b/n. High quality printing from virtually anywhere over a secure wirelessnetwork. Share the Lexmark X9575 among multiple computers. In addition, users canfax up to 50-pages capacity Auto Document Feeder (ADF) for multiple page faxingand copying. Standalone black and color faxing with 33.6 Kbps modem speed 99-speed dials, automatic redial, supports caller ID and up to 100-page fax memory. User also can view and edit photos as large as 2.4" (6 cm) color display, print directly fromdigital memory card, PictBridge™ compatible digital cameras or USB Flash drive andfast borderless photos on popular photo sizes. Lexmark Productivity Studio Softwaremakes it easy to crop, rotate, resize photos and apply photo effects, plus 1-touch color fix and red eye reduction. This printer can also scan flatbed scanner with 48-bit color depth; 16-bit grayscale. The resolution is up to 1200 x 4800 dpi optical resolution. Italso have function that can copy with 1-touch PC-free copying (color or black) 1 to 99copies at a time. This printer also allows users to print fast. It is up to 33 ppm black and 28 ppm color printing. It also can print Microsoft Office documents and PDFsdirectly from USB Flash drives.
4.2 Software
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud
Photoshop Creative Cloud (CC), released in June 18, 2014, Photoshop CC
(14.0) was launched on June 18, 2013. As the next major version after CS6, it is
only available as part of a Creative Cloud subscription, the full version of
which costs $49 every month. Major features in this version include All-new
Smart Sharpen, Intelligent Upsampling, and Camera Shake Reduction for reducing blur caused
by camera shake. Editable Rounded Rectangles and an update to Adobe Camera Raw (8.0) were
also included. Since the initial launch, Adobe has released two additional feature-bearing
updates. The first, version 14.1, was launched on September 9, 2013. The major features in this
version were Adobe Generator, a Node.js-based platform for creating plug-ins for Photoshop.
Photoshop 14.1 shipped with two plug-ins, one to automatically generate image assets based on
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an extension in the layer name, and another to automatically generate assets for Adobe Edge
Reflow.
5.0 Pervasive Computing
5.1 Meaning of Pervasive Computing
The idea that technology is moving beyond the personal computer to everyday devices with
embedded technology and connectivity as computing devices become progressively smaller
and more powerful. Also called ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing is the result of
computer technology advancing at exponential speeds - a trend toward all man-made and
some natural products having hardware and software. Pervasive computing goes beyond the
realm of personal computers. It is the idea that almost any device, from clothing to tools to
appliances to cars to homes to the human body to your coffee mug, can be imbedded with
chips to connect the device to an infinite network of other devices. The goal of pervasive
computing, which combines current network technologies with wireless computing, voice
recognition, Internet capability and artificial intelligence, is to create an environment where
the connectivity of devices is embedded in such a way that the connectivity is unobtrusive
and always available.
5.2 Examples of pervasive computing
a.) Phone watch
Technology has expanded and became more miniature as they
progress. One of the latest gadget would be a phone watch. A
phone watch is basically a phone embedded into a watch-like-
structure that is capable more than to read time. This small
gadget with a TFT 1.50” Touch Screen colour 176x132 pixels is
advanced for a normal watch. It has Bluetooth capabilities,
supports audio formats such as MIDI, MP3, or WAV, supports
video formats such as 3GP and MP4, has an in-built camera with video recording and a
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miniature sensitive microphone. Although the screen is small for any video watch, it still has
cool and sleek design that can provide a jaw dropping awe from everyone.
b.) Smartphone
A smartphone is a mobile phone offering
advanced capabilities, often with PC-like
functionality. There is no industry standard
definition of a smartphone. For some, a
smartphone is a phone that runs complete
operating system software providing a
standardized interface and platform for
application developers. For others, a smartphone is simply a phone with advanced features
like e-mail, Internet and e-book reader capabilities, and/or a built-in full keyboard or external
USB keyboard and VGA connector. In other words, it is a miniature computer that has phone
capability.
6.0 Conclusion
Open Source can be used by anyone and because it has no copyright claims, so users are free
to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified and unmodified
forms. Pervasive Computing is to make our lives easier because we can interact with
computers. Besides that, software that is not part of an operating system is application
software. It can be portrayed as computer programs that are used to accomplish specific tasks
not related to the computer itself where they can be installed on your machine using disks or
CDs.
The development in ICT and technologies in every developing country has brought the world
through the development in ICT. Like other developing countries, Malaysia gets the
opportunity to be one of the countries that receives the latest development in ICT. ICT not
only provides information to us but it also gives us many benefits.
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7.0 Reference
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software
2) http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/software.html
3) MobileNavi Magazine, January 2013 Issue
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