1.

0 INTRODUCTION
(meaning of open source software, hardware, software, etc)

Meaning of open source.

-Open-source software (OSS) is computer software that is available in source code form for
which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are
provided under a software license that permits users to study, change and improve the software.

2.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEM (OS)

2.1 Meaning of open source OS
- An operating software OS is software consisting of programs and data, that run on
computers and manage computer hardware and provides common services for efficient
execution of various application software

2.2 Examples of open source OS

( explain two examples )

a. Name of open source OS : GOOGLE CRHOME OS

Explain : Chrome is an operating system based on Linux kernel designed by
Google. It is technically only a web browser with no application, relies
on internet application to complete tasks such as word processing and
media viewing.

b. Name of open source OS : MAC OS X ( SNOW LEOPARD)

Explain : MAC OS X is a line of partially proprietary graphical operating systems
developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc.

3.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE APPLICATION SOFTWARE

3.1 Meaning of open source application software

-Open source application software is a computer software designed to help the user to
 perform singular or multiple related specific tasks

3.2 Examples of open source application software

( explain two examples )

a. Examples of open source application software 1 : Word Processor

Explain : A word processor (more formally known as document preparation

system) is a computer application used for the production (including

composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of

printable material.

b. Example of open source application software 2 : Spreadsheet

Explain : A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper,

accounting

worksheet. It displays multiple cells that together make up a grid

consisting of rows

and columns, each cell containing alphanumeric text, numeric

values or formulas.

4.0 THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT

4.1 Hardware

( state specification OR special features of ONE hardware and compare it to

 previous model(s) )

Model Latest Model Previous Model

Name of the Samsung PX2370 LED Monitor Samsung XL30 LED
hardware Monitor.
Special Features. Features 1,920 x 1,080 full HD Features DVI-D
resolution. interface.

4.2 Software

( state year/ date of release, special features of ONE software and compare it to previous
version (s) )

Version Latest Version Previous Version

Name of the Mozilla Firefox version 3.6 Mozilla Firefox version 3.0
software
Date/ year of March 19, 2009 June 17, 2008
release
Specification Include built-in support for Fix bugs, improve standard
Personas (toolbar skin), full compliance and implements
screen of playback Theora new web APIs
video, support fot the WOFF
open webfont format.

5.0 PERVASIVE COMPUTING

5.1 Meaning of pervasive computing

 - The trend towards increasingly ubiquitous connecting computing device in the
environment, a trend being brought about by a convergence of advanced electronic and
particularly wireless technology and the internet.

5.2 Examples of pervasive computing

( explain two examples )

a. Example 1 : Touch n Go

Explain : is an electronic purse that can be used at all highways in Malaysia.

b. Example 2 : Human-computer Interaction

Explain : . Human–computer interaction (HCI) is the study of interaction between people

(users) and computers. It is often regarded as the intersection of computer science,
behavioral sciences, design and several other fields of study.

6.0 CONCLUSION

The improvement of development in ICT not only helps us through by resolve our daily life
faster, easier but also have create a paperless enviroment naturally good for our future.

7.0 REFERENCE

• www.ask.com
• www.whatisthis.com

• www.scribd.com

• www.google.com

• www.wiki.answers.com

• www.wikipedia.com

• Encyclopedia books : computer

• Teachers.