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The Latest Open Source Available

and the Latest Development in

ICT

Name : Mohammad Sholehin Bin Mohd Yusof

Class : 5 Bestari / 2011

I/C Number : 940421-08-6309

1.0 Inroduction


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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,and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified

forms.

Meaning of Hardware

A computers hardware consists of the physical components necessary

to operate and interact with a computer. Since a computers primary

language is binary, devices are necessary to convert our input into that

language. The binary code coming out of the computer must also be

translated into something usable for the operator.

Meaning of Software

Software is often divided into two categories:

I. System software : Includes theoperating

system and all the utilities that enable the computer

to function.

II. Application software : Includes programs that do

real work for users. For example, word processors,

spreadsheets, and database management systems

fall under the category of applications software.

II.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)

2.1 Meaning of Open Source 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 perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard,


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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 OS

Ubuntu Linux

Brings together the best of free and open source software delivered on

a stable, easy to use and learn platform. Ubuntu claims to be always free of

charge, including enterprise releases and security updates. It comes with full

commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies around the

world. Ubuntu includes the very best translations and accessibility

infrastructure that the free software community has to offer.

Mandriva Linux


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The best way to start using Linux. A full Linux operating system on a

single CD for both new and experienced Linux users, it is fast to download

and install, and also safe to try with a live mode. Requirements: any Intel or

AMD processor, 1Ghz or better - dual-core supported, RAM - 256 MB

minimum, 512 MB recommended.

3.0 The latest Open Source Application Software

3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software

Open source Application (Also called as end-user program) includes

database programs, word processors, and spreadsheets. It is free to use,

change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or

unmodified

3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software

Open Office

An office application set (word processing, spreadsheet manipulation , picture

drawing and database access) compatible with all other major office

application sets such as Office and available for Windows and Mac as well as

Linux and other UNIX systems.


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Squirrel Mail

An email application (reading and writing email through a web client

program) supporting IMAP and SMTP and available for Windows and Mac as

well as Linux and other UNIX system.

4.0 The Latest Development in ICT

4.1Hardware ( Ready Mouse and Arc Touch Mouse )


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Ready mouse is a mouse with optical technology that navigates with

better speed, accuracy and reliabilitythe optical sensor tracks movement onnearly any surface without the hassle of clogged mouse parts. It is comfortable

in either hand as it has an ambidextrous design makes it comfortable either way.

Scrolling is faster as we dont have to click on the scroll bar. We can get

quick access to the media, programs, and files you use most often with

customizable buttons. Ergonomic design helps you work longer without

discomfort. It is compatible in Windows Vista, Windows

98/2000/XP/Pro/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition


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Arc Touch Mouse comes with flexible design-curve for comfort, flatten to

pack. A perfect fit for your handand your mobile lifestyle. It can be turn on and

off (Curve to turn on. Flatten to turn off.) No button to switch. A green light

flashes to show the battery is working, and then turns off to save battery life.

Come with touch facility tap to click and flick to control. It use BlueTrack

Technology that Works on difficult surfacesrough glossy, or soft. The 2.4 GHzwireless USB Nano Transceiver connects wirelessly right out of the box with

virtually no interference and has up to a 30-foot wireless range. Nano

Transceiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse. It is comfortable for either

hand. Quickly and easily access common tasks, including product information,

registration, and settings. Up to 6 Months of Battery Life. Comfortable for a PC

that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating

systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (excluding Windows XP 64-

bit).


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4.2Software (Adobe Photoshop CS4 and CS5)

Adobe Photoshop CS4 was announced on September 23, 2008 as the

successor to Adobe Creative Suite 3. It was officially released on October

15,2008. CS4 features additions such as the ability to paint directly on 3D

models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D

objects, add depth to layers and text, get print-quality output with the new ray-

tracing rendering engine, and enjoy exporting to supported common 3D formats,

the new Adjustment and Mask panels, content-aware scaling, and Fluid Canvas

Rotation and File display options. On 30 April, Adobe released Photoshop CS4

extended, which includes all the same features of Adobe Photoshop CS4 with theaddition of capabilities for scientific imaging, 3D, and high end film and video

users.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 was launched on April 12, 2010. Adobe

Photoshop CS5 comes with the same featured as CS4 but more advance in

facilities such as Fill Puppet Warp Tool, Mixer Brush Automatic Lens Correction,

Improved selection and masking controls, Improved Camera RAW processing,


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Camera RAW grain control and Bristle Tips. It takes 64 bit for Mac OS X and

easier for beginners to operate. GPU HUD controls for brush resize, color picker,

color sampling. Improved Ray Tracing (Extended).Repousse 3D extrusion tool

(Extended) .Image based lights (Extended)

5.0 Pervasive Computing

5.1 Meaning

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 powerfull.

Also called ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing is the result of

computer technology advancing at exponential speeds a trend toward allman-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

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

Smartphone


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A smart phone is a mobile phone offering advanced

capabilities, often with PC like functionality. There is no industry standard

definition of a smart phone. For some, a smartphone is a phone that runs

complete operating system software providing a standardized interface andplatform 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 miniature computer that has phone

capability.

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

A personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer,

also known as a palmtop computer. Newer PDAs also have both color

screens and audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobilephones, web browsers, or portable media players. Many PDAs can access

the Internet via Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide-Area networks (WWANs). Many

PDAs employ touch screen technology.

6.0 Conclusion


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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 or unmodified forms. Pervasive

Computing is to make our lives easier because we can interact with

computers. Besides that, we can easily give the computer commands and

the computer will grant your wish.

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