SMK HAMID KHAN

ICT 2009

TITLE : THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE

SOFTWARE AVAILABLE AND THE
LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT

Name : Mohammad Amirul Bin Abdul Razak

Class : 4 Harmoni
I/C Number : 930516086425
DATE : 8/9/2009

ASSESSOR : EN. RAHIM BIN OMAR

 Contents
No. Content Pages
1. Introduction
2. The Latest Open Source
Operating System
3. The Latest Open Source
Application Software

4. The Latest Development In

ICT
• Hardware
• Software
5. Pervasive Computing
6. Conclusion
7. Sources of Reference
1.0 Introduction
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 computer's hardware consists of the physical components necessary
to
operate and interact with a computer. Since a computer's 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:

1. System software: Includes the operating system and all the

utilities that
enables the computer to function.
2. 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.

2.0 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 systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing
input from the keyboard, 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

Kubuntu Linux
A user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop
Environment.
With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu
project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone. Improved
desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just
a few of the surprises with this latest release.

Fedora Linux
A Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and
open
source software. 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 Fedora Project. 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

Open Source Application Software (also called as end-user programs)
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 forms.

3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software

Open Office
An office application set (for word processing, spreadsheet
manipulation,
picture drawing and data base 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.

Squirrel Mail

An email application (for 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 systems.

4.0 The 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 also can print, copy, scan, fax, reduce and
enlarge photos and documents. The exclusive Lexmark Photo Editor
Software enhances photos. Beside that, this printer also can fax with
89 speed dials and 10 groups with 30 numbers per group, 5 quick dial
buttons, Caller ID and distinctive ring detection. Users also can adjust
ringer volume, call waiting disable capability, automatic redial,
confirmation, error and activity reports, broadcast transmission and
delayed transmission, junk fax block, auto Answer Button and scan
before dial. Fax forwarding & print, BVRP Host Fax Solution, Print-to-
Fax via Lexmark N4000e or N4050e print server with send only. The
printer can support Compact Flash Type I & II, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo with adapter, Microdrive, Multi Media,
Secure Digital, Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD), SmartMedia and XD cards.
Lexmark X9575 Professional let users gain freedom and flexibility
with
built-in 802.11g wireless technology. Compatible with Wi-Fi certified
IEEE
802.11g/b/n. High quality printing from virtually anywhere over a
secure wireless
network. Share the Lexmark X9575 among multiple computers. In
addition, users can fax up to 50-pages capacity Auto Document Feeder
(ADF) for multiple page faxing and copying. Standalone black and color
faxing with 33.6 Kbps modem speed 99- speed dials, automatic redial,
supports caller ID and up to 100-page fax memory. User also can view
and edit photos as large as 2.4" (6 cm) color display, print directly from
digital memory card, PictBridge™ compatible digital cameras or USB
Flash drive and
fast borderless photos on popular photo sizes. Lexmark Productivity
Studio Software makes it easy to crop, rotate, resize photos and apply
photo effects, plus 1-touch color fix and red eye reduction. This printer
can also scan flatbed scanner with 48-bit color depth; 16-bit grayscale.
The resolution is up to 1200 x 4800 dpi optical resolution. It
also have function that can copy with 1-touch PC-free copying (color or
black) 1 to 99 copies at a time. This printer also allows users to print
fast. It is up to 33 ppm black and 28 ppm color printing. It also can
print 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) was
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 with breakthrough tools.
New features propagating productivity include streamlined interface,
improved Camera Raw, 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 such as the Brightness/Contrast adjustment and
Vanishing Point module were enhanced. The Black and White
adjustment option improves users control over manual grayscale
conversions with a dialog box similar to that of Channel Mixer.
Compositing is assisted with Photoshop's new Quick Selection and
Refine Edge tools and improved Image Stitching Technology. CS3
Extended contains all features of CS3 plus tools for editing and
importing some 3D graphics file formats, enhancing video, and
comprehensive image analysis tools, utilizing MATLAB integration and
DICOM file support.

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 the
addition of capabilities for scientific imaging, 3D, and high end film and
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

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 powerful. Also called
ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing is the result of computer
technology advancing at exponential speeds - a trend toward all man-
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 of
other devices. The goal of pervasive computing, which combines
current 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

A smartphone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities, often

with PClike
functionality. There is no industry standard definition of a smartphone.
For some,
a smartphone is a phone that runs complete operating system
software providing a standardized interface and platform 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 a
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 mobile phones, 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

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.
7.0 Reference
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?
qid=20080719211451AA9NFvs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-computer_interaction
http://www.indiana.edu/~ovpit/presentations/ipcres/tsld005.htm
http://downloadpedia.org/Open_Source_Operating_Systems
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/software.html
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/H/hardware.html
http://www.ictregulationtoolkit.org/en/PracticeNote.aspx?id=3182
http://etbe.coker.com.au/2007/11/26/pentium-3-vs-pentium-4/
http://www.articlealley.com/article_673694_11.html