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Title:
The Latest Open Source Software
Available And
The latest Development
In ICT

NAME

AHMAD RUZAINI BIN ABD RAHMAN

IC NO

981024-11-5111

1.0 INTRODUCTION:
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-Meaning of Open Source Software

Open source application software 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. Open source licenses often meet the requirements of the Open
Source Definition. Some open source application software is available within the public
domain.
Open source application software is very often developed in a public, collaborative
manner. Open source application software is the most prominent example of open source
development and often compared to user-generated content or open content movements.
The term open source application software originated as part of a marketing campaign for
free application software.
Open source hardware refers to hardware whose design is made publicly available so that
anyone can study, modify, distribute, make, and sell the design or hardware based on that
design. The hardwares source, the design from which it is made, is available in the
preferred format for making modifications to it.
Ideally, open source hardware uses readily-available components and materials, standard
processes, open infrastructure, unrestricted content, and open-source design tools to
maximize the ability of individuals to make and use hardware. Open source hardware
gives people the freedom to control their technology while sharing knowledge and
encouraging commerce through the open exchange of designs.

2.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE

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OPERATING SISTEM(OS)
2.1) Meaning of open source OS
An open source (OS) operating system is a set of programs that schedule tasks, allocates storage
and presents a default interface to the user between applications. But this OS is free, user have
the right to use, modify and redistribute the software for better interoperability.

2.2) EXAMPLE NO.1

openSUSE

openSUSE is a general purpose operating system built on top of the Linux kernel, developed by
the community-supported openSUSE Project and sponsored by SUSE and a number of other
companies. After Novell acquired SUSE Linux in January 2004, Novell decided to release the
SUSE Linux Professional product as a 100% open source project. In 2011 The Attachmate Group
acquired Novell and split Novell and SUSE into two autonomous subsidiary companies. SUSE
offers products and services around SUSE Linux Enterprisetheir commercial offering that is
based on openSUSE Linux. The current stable release is openSUSE 13.1 on November 19, 2013.

EXAMPLE NO.2
Ubuntu 12.04
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Ubuntu 12.04 release on 5 february 2012, code-named "Precise Pangolin", the Ubuntu
developers have released the latest version of the popular Linux distribution to their users. The
six-monthly Ubuntu release cycle is organised so that every two years, a version is labelled as
a Long Term Support release and 12.04 is the latest of these. LTS versions were historically
supported for three years on the desktop and five years on the server side, but with Precise, this
has been changed to five years of support for both editions. The character of an LTS release
implies a focus on stability and polish, as it has to be supported for a long time, and with five
years of planned support for the desktop version, the Ubuntu developer community has set itself
a big task to fulfill. This is reflected in the changes that have been included in the newest version:
new features are mostly concerned with polishing the user interface and making the underlying
technologies more stable.

3.0 The latest Open source application software

3.1) Meaning of Open source application software
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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.
3.2)EXAMPLE NO.1

-Opera (see http://www.opera.com/): a web client program (for viewing and hearing web
pages) available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
EXAMPLE NO.2

WinRar- (see http://www.rarlab.com/):WinRAR is a powerful archive manager. It can backup your data
and reduce the size of email attachments, decompress RAR, ZIP and other files downloaded from Internet
and create new archives in RAR and ZIP file format.

4.0 The latest development in ICT

4.1) Hardware (Compare)
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a) 34 Class 21:9 UltraWide WQHD

b) 29 Class 21:9 UltraWide IPS

IPS Monitor (Latest)

Monitor (Previous)

Release date : 31 December 2013

Release date : 12 May 2012

-LG Company

-LG Company

-The LG UM95 UltraWide monitor is the

-The UltraWide screen boasts a 21:9 aspect

ultimate multi-tasking tool. The 21:9 aspect

ratio, so its perfect for widescreen movies, or

ratio combined with the 4 Screen Split feature

for displaying as many as four different

lets you view 4 different documents at the

windows simultaneously. Picture quality is

same time minimizing the need to flip back

appropriately amazing, with Full HD 1080p

and forth between multiple documents. Color

resolution, a dynamic contrast ratio of

representation is also very accurate with sRGB

5,000,000:1 and 99% coverage of the sRGB

99% making this the ideal monitor for

color space, plus IPS technology for a wide

professionals like photographers and graphic

viewing angle. And this energy-efficient, Mac-

designers. But, the UM95 isnt all work and no

compatible monitor offers versatile

play. Because this model has Ultra Wide Quad

connectivity options.

Definition (UQHD) the picture quality

combined with the 21:9 wide screen makes
watching movies or playing video games an
immersive experience.

4.2) Software (Compare)

a) Adobe Dreamweaver cc (latest)

b) Adobe Dreamweaver (Previous)

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- Adobe Dreamweaver cc was released 2014

-Adobe Dreamweaver cs6

Released date: 21 April 2012

2014 new released

Features

Features

-Element Quick View

-Fluid grid layouts let you construct complex

Visualize your markup at a high-level using

web designs for multiple sized screens all at

the new DOM Visualization tool. Easily

once using a grid system. It is a visual design

make changes to your content structure by

tool that helps you create your layout first for

Drag-drop, duplicate, delete or Multi-select

three sized devices (screen, tablet, and

workflows.

smartphone), and the design is built to be

-Live View Property Inspector

responsive, so that you create the design on

Select, change, and inspect the properties of

one page in three ways and the layout

any HTML elements in Live View. See the

changes depending upon the size of the

results without refreshing.

device viewing it. Designers who prefer to

use grid systems (such as 960 Grid System)
for design will find it very easy to get used
to.

5.Pervasive Computing

5.1) Meaning of Pervasive Computing.

Pervasive computing is an advanced computing concept where computing is made to appear
everywhere and anywhere. In contrast to desktop computing, ubiquitous computing can occur
using any device, in any location, and in any format. A user interacts with the computer, which
can exist in many different forms, including laptop computers, tablets and terminals in
everyday objects such as a fridge or a pair of glasses. The underlying technologies to support
ubiquitous computing include Internet, advanced middleware, operating system, mobile code,
sensors, microprocessors, new I/O and user interfaces, networks, mobile protocols, location
and positioning and new materials.
EXAMPLE NO.1

Google Glass
Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD). It was
developed by Google with the mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer.
Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format. Wearers
communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.

EXAMPLE NO.2

Smart TV

A smart TV, sometimes referred to as connected TV or hybrid TV, (not to be confused with
IPTV, Internet TV, or with Web TV) is a television set or set-top box with integrated Internet
and Web 2.0 features, and is an example of technological convergence between computers and
television sets and set-top boxes. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and set-top
boxes provided through traditional broadcasting media, these devices can also provide online
interactive media, Internet TV, over-the-top content, as well as on-demand streaming media,
and home networking access.

CONCLUSION

Open Source development is a nicer fit than proprietary. It lends itself to many popular ethical
systems. One good example of this is Utilitarianism which states that the appropriate course of
action is the one that gives the most benefit to the most individuals. Given two applications, one
open one closed, there is no question that the open one is of more use to society as a whole. The
only question is whether the open application could exist. As I have defended, Open Source can
easily generate revenue. If Open Source was more widely used as a development model I have
no doubt that the quality of software would be greater.
Developers programming under Open Source can be confident that what they are producing will
contribute positively for the greatest number of society. Also, as was previously mentioned, the
Open Source community is very active. All members, whether programming, working on
documentation, or simply using an application, are seen as contributing to the greater good. It's a
breath of fresh air, and a fun place to be.

REFERENCES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_free_and_opensource_software_packagesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_TV
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_glass
http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software

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