The Latest Open Source Software Available and The Latest

Development In ICT

NAME : NURUL AIN NATASYA BINTI MAT AZMAN

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GROUP MEMBER : NURUL AIN NATASYA
NURUL NASUHA
NURUL SYAHMI NAZIRAH

1.0 INTRODUCTION
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MEANING OF :Open Source Software ;

Open-source software ( OSS ) is computer software with its source code made available
with a license in which the copyright holder provides the right to study, change, and
distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software may be
developed in a calloborative public manner. Open-source software is the most prominent
example of open-source development.

Hardware ;
Computer hardware, or simply hardware in computing contexts, refers to the physical
parts of a computer and related devices. Internal hardware devices include motherboards,
hard drives, and RAM. External hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice,
printers, and scanners. The internal hardware parts of a computer are often referred to as
components, while external hardware devices are usually called peripherals. Together,
they all fall under the category of computer hardware.

Software ;
Software means computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically
is software, in contrast to storage devices and display devices which are called hardware.
Software consists of carefully-organized instructions and code written by programmers in
any of various special computer languages. Software is divided commonly into two main
categories. First, system software, that controls the basic functions of a computer and
comes usually preinstalled with the machine. See also BIOS and Operating System.
Second, application software, that handles multitudes of common and specialized tasks a
user wants to perform, such as accounting, communicating, data processing, word
processing.

2.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEM ( OS )

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2.1 Meaning of Open Source OS

An operating system ( OS ) is system software that manages computer hardware and is a
component of the system software in a computer system. Applications programs usually
require an operating system to function. Time-sharing operating system schedule tasks for
efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation
of processor time, mass storage, printing, and other resources.

2.2 Example of Open Source OS

DREAM LINUX 5
DreamLinux is a distribution that is based on Debian Wheezy and using the latest desktop
version of XFCE 4.8 on a Linux 3.1 Kernel.
DreamLinux has just released this latest version on January 2012 after a long absence and wewill
see if it can make up for lost time.
When youve created a bootable LiveDVD of DreamLinux, you are greated by a Mac OS X
styledesktop with which most of the software packages you have installed are there for you on
thekicker bar by default, or you can, still use the menu on the top left side of the screen and
access the program you want from there.

FEDORA LINUX
A Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open sourcesoftware.
Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the
globe who work together as a community: the FedoraProject. The Fedora Project is open and
anyone is welcomed to join

3.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE APPLICATION SOFTWARE

3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software

Application software, or simply applications, is specific to the task it is designed for nd
can be as simple as a calculator application or as complex as a word processing
application. It is often called productivity programs or end-user programs because they
enable the user to complete tasks such as creating documents, doing research, and even
sending email.

3.2 Example of Open Source Application Software

MOZILLA FIREFOX
Mozilla Firefox (seehttp://www.mozilla.org/firefox/): a web client program (for viewing
andhearing web pages) available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX
systems.

OPEN OFFICE
-OpenOffice (seehttp://www.openoffice.org/): an office application set (for word
processing,spreadsheet manipulation, picture drawing and data base access) compatible with all
other majoroffice application sets such as Office and available for Windows and Mac as well as
Linux andother UNIX systems.
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4.0 THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT

4.1 Hardware ( Compare )

Canon Pixma MX360 ( Latest )

Canon Pixma MP280 ( Previous )

The Canon Pixma MX360 was first introduced

The Canon Pixma MP280 is an entry level all-

by Canon in January during CES2012. It is an

in-one printer, scanner, and copier withen

entry level model designed for small office /

hanced photo printing capabilities. It was the

home office use, alongside the Pixma MX410.

budget-friendly model out of its line of eight

We have already reviewed the leading flag ship

photo printers released by Canon in 2010.

inkjet out of the bunch, the Pixma MX882, and

Taking on the new Pixma photo printer look, it

the inkjet that is one step down from it, the

features a simple glossy black design with

Pixma MX420. Now we will take a look at the

silver accents ust like the previously reviewed

MX360. This four-in-one can print, scan, copy,

sister product, the Canon Pixma MP495.

and fax and connects to a computer via

Canon has included Full HD Movie Print and

HighSpeed USB 2.0 ( note that the MX410 has

phot editing software, as well as the Easy

wireless connectivity ). It has an automatic

Photo Print app for Android smart phones in

document feder that can fit up to 30 sheets and

the package. Moreover, this photo all-in-one

a 100-sheet rear feed tray.

offers high color resolution color photo

capabilities with a maximum of 4800 x 1200
dpi and is Energy Star certified.

4.2 Software ( Compare )

Name

File Size
Requirement

Date Release
License
Author
Features

VLC Media Player 2.0.6 ( Latest )

VLC Media Player 2.0.0 ( Previous )

21.88 MB
Windows XP / Vista / Windows7 /

20.99 MB
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 /

Windows8

XP64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 /

April 12, 2013

Open source
VideoLAN.org
Can play:

Windows8 64
Febuary 20, 2012
Open source
VideoLAN.org
Can play:

MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4

MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4

DVDs, VCDs, and Audio CDs

DVDs, VCDs, and Audio CDs

Several types of network streams such as

Several types of network streams such as

HTTP, RTSP, MS and etc

HTTP, RTSP, MS and etc.

From satellite cards ( DVB-S )

5.0 PERVASIVE COMPUTING

5.1 Meaning of Pervasive Computing

Pervasive computing is the trend towards increasingly ubiquitous ( another name for the
movement is ubiquitious computing ), connected computing devices in the environment,
a trend being brought about by a convergence of advanced electronic and particularly,
wireless-technologies and the Internet. Pervasive computing devices are not personal
computers as we tend to think of them, but very tiny-even invisible-devices, either mobile
or embedded in almost any type of object imaginable, including cars, tools, appliances,
clothing and various consumer goods all communicating through increasingly
interconnected networks.

5.2 Examples of Pervasive Computing

GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global navigation satellitesystem (GNSS)
that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where
there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. It ismaintained by the United
States government and is freely accessible by anyone with a GPSreceiver. The GPS project was
developed in 1973 to overcome the limitations of previousnavigation systems, integrating ideas
from several predecessors, including a number of classifiedengineering design studies from the
1960s. GPS was created and realized by the U.S.Department of Defense (USDOD) and was
originally run with 24 satellites. It became fullyoperational in 1994.

PDA
A personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer, also known as a palmtopcomputer.
Newer PDAs also have both color screens and audio capabilities, enablingthem to be used as
mobile phones, web browsers, or portable media players. ManyPDAs can access the Internet via
Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide-Area Networks (WWANs).Many PDAs employ touch screen
technology.

6.0 CONCLUSION
Open Source can be used anyone and because it has no copyright claims, so user are free to use,
change and improve the software and to redistribute it in modifies 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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