THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE AVAILABLE AND THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT.

NAME : AZILAH USMAN

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1.0 Introduction Meaning of Open Source Software (OSS)
Open source software (OSS) is generaly defined as the computer software for the source code and certain other rights is normally reserved for copyright holders that 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 also improve the software and toredistribute it in modified or unmodified forms. Meaning of Hardware Hardware is refers to the physical artifacts of a technology or physical components of a computer system in form of computer hardware. A computer's hardware consists the physical components that necessary to operate and interact with a computer. Meaning of Software Software is the various kinds of program that used to operate computers and related devices. It c a n t b e p i c k e d u p o r w e i g h e d b u t i t i s r e q u i r e d t o m a k e h a r d w a r e t o d o a n y t h i n g . S o f t w a r e i s a l w a y s s p l i t into application software which is a programs that do work users that are directly interested in and system software that includes operating systems and any program that supports the application software.

2.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS) 2.1 Meaning of Open Source OS
Open Source Operating System means a programme computer that is free to use,change and improve the software and also to redistribute it in the modified or the unmodified forms. Operating systems usually perform the basic tasks such as for recognizing the input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of file sand it is also a directories on the disk, and also controlling the peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

2.2 Examples of Open Source OS

Kubuntu Linux It is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. It was with a predictable 6 month release cycle and the part of the Ubuntu project. Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone that improved the desktop, to updated applications and also increased usability features that are just a few of the surprises with this latest released on 8 June 2011. Fedora Linux The Fedora Linux has been the best place to track the leading edge of Linux and Open Source Software since its first version in 2003. The Fedora was released the latest of its project in May 2010. ALinux-based operating system is the showcases of the latest in free and open source software. It is always free f o r a v e r y o n e t o u s e , m o d i f y a n d a l s o t o distribute. It is built by the people across the globe who work together as a community that is called the Fedora Project. The Fedora Project is open for everybody and anyone is welcomed to join.

3.0 The Latest Open Source Application Software 3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software
Open Source Application Software which is also called as the end-user programs includes the database programs, wordp r o c e s s o r s a n d a l s o t h e s p r e a d s h e e t s . I t i s free to use, change, and improve the software, and also to redistribute it in t h e modified or the unmodified forms.

3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software

Open Office An open office is a office application set that are use for word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, picture drawing and data baseaccess which are compatible with all other major office application sets such as Office and available for Windows andMac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems. The latest of Open Office were distributed in November in 2009. The latest Open Office was capable to support over 110 languages. Squirrel Mail The latest of Squirrel mail was released on July 2009 which is an email application that are for reading and writing email through a web client program for supporting IMAP and SMTP and it is also available for Windows and Macas well as Linux and other UNIX systems.

4.0The Latest Development in ICT 4.1 Hardware (Lexmark X8350 and Lexmark X9575 Professional)
Lexmark X8350 is a printer that can prints up to 19 ppm colour and up to 25 ppm black. This printer is also a canprint, copy, scan, fax, reduce and used to enlarge photos and documents. This printer also can fax with 89 speed dials and 10 groups with 30 numbers per group with 5 quick dial buttons, Caller ID and distinctive ring detection. The users also can adjust ringer volume, callwaiting disable capability, automatic redial, confirmation, error and activity reports, broadcast transmission and delayed transmission, junk fax block, auto Answer Button and scan before dial. The printer can s u p p o r t t h e C o m p a c t F l a s h T y p e I & I I , M e m o r y S t i c k , M e m o r y S t i c k P r o , M e m o r y S t i c k D u o w i t h a d a p t e r , Microdrive, Multi Media, Secure Digital, Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD), SmartMedia and also XD cards. Lexmark X9575 Professional let users gain freedom and flexibility with built-in 802.11g wirelesstechnology. It is compatible with Wi-Fi certified IEEE 802.11g/b/n. High quality printing from virtually anywhere over a secure wireless network.

In addition, users can fax up to 50-pages capacity Auto Document Feeder (ADF) for multiple page faxing and copying. Stand one black and color faxing with 33.6 Kbps modem speed 99-speed dials, automatic redial, supports caller ID and upto 100-page fax memory. User also can view and edit photos as large as 2.4" (6 cm) color display, print directlyfrom digital memory card, PictBridge compatible digital cameras or USB Flash drive and fast borderlessphotos on popular photo sizes.

Lexmark Productivity Studio Software makes it easy to crop, rotate, resize the photos and apply the photo effects plus, with the 1-touch color fix and red eye reduction. This printer can also scan flat bed scanner with 48-bit color depth; 16-bit grayscale.

The resolution is up to 1200 x 4800 dpi optical resolution. It is also have function that can copy with 1-touch PC-free copying which is color or black from 1 to 99 copies at a time. This printer also allows users to print faster. It is up to 33 ppm black and 28 ppm color printing. It also can print the Microsoft Office documents and PDFs directly from USB Flash drives.

4.2 Software (Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS4)

Adobe Photoshop CS3 is marketed with three main components of improvement over previous versions. Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3) It is announced on March 27, 2007. It introduced universal binaries for all major programs for the Apple Macintosh. It work more productively, edit with unrivalled power, and composite withbreakthrough tools. New features propagating productivity include streamlined interface, improved CameraRaw, better control over print options, enhanced PDF support and better management with Adobe Bridge. Editing tools new to CS3 are the Clone Source palette and nondestructive Smart Filters, and other features suchas the Brightness/Contrast adjustment and Vanishing Point module were enhanced. The Black and White adjustment option improves users control over manual gray scale conversions with a dialog box similar to the Channel Mixer. Compositing is assisted with Photoshop's new Quick Selection and Refine Edge tools and it improved Image Stitching Technology. CS3 Extended contains all features of CS3 plus tools for editing andimporting some 3D graphics file formats, enhancing video, and comprehensive image analysis tools, utilizingMATLAB integration and DICOM file support. Adobe Photoshop CS4 It was announced on September 23, 2008 as the successor to Adobe Creative Suite3. It was officially released on October 15, 2008. It is the features additions such as the ability to paint directly on3D models, wrap 2D images around 3D shapes, convert gradient maps to 3D objects, add depth to layers andtext, get print-quality output with the new ray-tracing rendering engine, and enjoy exporting to supportedcommon 3D formats, the new Adjustment and Mask Panels which is content-aware scaling, and Fluid Canvas Rotationand File display options.

On 30 April, Adobe released Photoshop CS4 Extended, which are includes all the same features of Adobe Photoshop CS4 with the addition of capabilities for scientific imaging, 3D, and high end filmand video users. The successor to Photoshop CS3, Photoshop CS4, is the first 64-bit Photoshop on consumer computers.

5.0 Pervasive Computing 5.1 Meaning of pervasive computing

Also called ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing is the result of computer technology advancing at exponential speeds which is a trend toward all man-made and some natural products having hardware andsoftware. Pervasive computing goes beyond the realm of personal computers. It is the idea that almost any device, from clothing to tools, to the appliances, to the cars to homes to the human body and to your coffee mug. It can be imbedded with chips to connect the device to an infinite network of other d e v i c e s . T h e g o a l o f p e r v a s i v e c o m p u t i n g i s t o c o m b i n e s c u r r e n t n e t w o r k t e c h n o l o g i e s w i t h w i r e l e s s computing, voice recognition, Internet capability and artificial intelligence. It is also used 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

Smartphone A smartphone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities, usually with the PClike functionality. There is no industry standard definition of a smartphone. For some people, a smartphone means a phone that runs complete operating system software which are providing a standardized interface and platform for application developers. For o t h e r s , a s m a r t p h o n e i s s i m p l y a p h o n e w i t h a d v a n c e d f e a t u r e s l i k e e m a i l , I n t e r n e t a n d e - b o o k r e a d e r 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. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) A personal digital assistant (PDA) is generaly means a handheld of computer that is also known as a palmtop computer. Newer PDAs is also have both of the color screens and audio capabilities, which are enabling them to be used as the mobile phones, web browsers, or portable media players. Many PDAs can access the Internet via Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide-AreaNetworks (WWANs).

6.0 Conclusion
Open source can be use by everyone and it is also free to use. It can be use anytime and anywhere without certain condition and other.

7.0 Reference
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080719211451AA9NFvs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-computer_interactionhttp:// www.indiana.edu/~ovpit/presentations/ipcres/tsld005. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/software.