Open source

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Introduction
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. It is very often
developed in a public, collaborative manner. Open source software is the most
prominent example of open source development and often compared to usergenerated content. The term open source software originated as part of a
marketing campaign for free software.
Hardware is a general term that refers to the physical artifacts of a technology.
It may also mean the physical components of a computer system, in the form of
computer hardware.
Software is a general term used to describe a collection of computer programs,
procedures and documentation that perform some tasks on a computer system.
Software includes websites, programs, etc. that are coded by programming
languages like C, C++, etc.

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The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)

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Meaning of open source OS

Open source is an approach to design, development, and distribution

offering practical accessibility to a product's source (goods and
knowledge). Some consider open source as one of various possible
design approaches, while others consider it a critical strategic element
of their operations. Before open source became widely adopted,
developers and producers used a variety of phrases to describe the
concept; the term open source gained popularity with the rise of the
Internet, which provided access to diverse production models,
communication paths, and interactive communities.

An Operating System is a software program or set of

programs that mediate access between physical devices (such
as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, disk drive or network
connection) and application programs (such as a word
processor, World-Wide Web browser or electronic mail client).
Open source operating system is a software program or a set of
program that medicate access between physical devices that
is approach to design , development , and
distribution
offering practical accessibility product source.
2.2

Examples of open source OS

Linux is a generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating systems based

on the Linux kernel. It is release on 20 May 2009. Their development is one of
the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration;
typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and
redistributed by anyone under the terms of the GNU GPL and other free
licenses.
Linux is predominantly known for its use in servers, although it is installed on a
wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from embedded devices and mobile
phones to supercomputers. Linux distributions, installed on both desktop and
laptop computers, have become increasingly commonplace in recent years,
owing largely to the popular Ubuntu distribution and to the emergence of
netbooks.
The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by
Linus Torvalds. The rest of the system, including utilities and libraries, usually
comes from the GNU operating system announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman.
The GNU contribution is the basis for the Free Software Foundations preferred
name GNU/Linux.

PC-BSD is a Unix-like, desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD.

It is release on 10 April 2009. It aims to be easy to install by using a graphical
installation program, and easy and ready-to-use immediately by providing KDE
as the default, pre-installed graphical user interface. PC-BSD provides official
binary nVidia and Intel drivers for easy hardware acceleration and an optional
3D desktop interface through Compiz Fusion . PC-BSD also contains a package
management system which allows users to graphically install pre-built software
packages from a single downloaded executable file, something uncommon on
open source operating system. In August 2006 it was voted the most beginner
friendly operating system by OSWeekly.com.
Since October 10, 2006 PC-BSD has been supported by the enterprise-class
hardware solution provider iXsystems. In November 2007, iXsystems entered
into a distribution agreement with Fry's Electronics whereby Fry's Electronics
stores nationwide carry boxed copies of PC-BSD version 1.4 (De Vinci Edition).
In January 2008, iXsystems entered into a similar agreement with Micro Center.

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3.1

The Latest Open Source Application Software

Meaning of open source application software

Application software is the general designation of computer programs for
performing user tasks. Application software may be general purpose (word
processing, web browsers) or have a specific purpose (accounting, truck
scheduling). Application software contrasts with system software, a generic term
referring to the computer programs used to start and run computer systems and
networks; and programming tools, such as compilers and linkers, used to
translate and combine computer program source code and libraries into
executable programs (programs that will belong to one of the three said
categories).
Open source is an approach to design, development, and distribution
offering practical accessibility to a product's source (goods and knowledge).
Open source application software is the general designation of computer
program for performing user tasks that is approach to design, development, and
distribution offering practical accessibility to a product source.

3.2

Examples of open source application software

Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail and news

client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. It latest release is on 18 March
2009. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox, a project aimed at
creating a web browser. On December 7, 2004, version 1.0 was released, and
received over 500,000 downloads in its first three days of release, and 1,000,000
in 10 days. Originally launched as Minotaur shortly after Phoenix (the original
name for Mozilla Firefox), the project failed to gain momentum. With the
success of the latter, however, demand increased for a mail client to go with it,
and the work on Minotaur was revived under the new name, and migrated to the
new toolkit developed by the Firefox team.
Jokosher is a free, non-linear multi-trak audio editor, the source code of which
is released under the GNU GPL .It latest release is on 24 February 2009. It is
being developed in Python, using the GTK+ interface and GStreamer as an
audio back-end, for the Linux operating system; although future versions may
have ports to other operating systems.
It was released to the public on July 21, 2006. Version 0.2 was publicly released
on November 20, 2006 and it included support for LADSPA effects, and
extensions. It also addressed many bugs present that made version 0.1 unusable.
At the beginning of 2006, Jono Bacon was dissatisfied with the available free
and open source Linux multi-track editors, and used Cubase instead to produce
LugRadio, a Linux fortnightly podcast. He later on conceived the idea of what
initially was Jonoedit. The name Jokosher came later, a pun on the name Jo- nobacon. The aim was to create a open source multi-track editor that was easy to
use, so the user did not require an understanding of multi-track recording.

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4.1

Latest Development in ICT

Hardware (state specification OR special features of ONE hardware and compare it to previous
model.
BRAND
Brother HL
Brother HL
Name

Brother HL-2140 Mono Laser

Printer

Brother HL-2170W Network

Mono Laser Wireless Printer

Item Number

B50-HL2140

B50-HL2170W

Model

HL-2140 (Jan 2008)

HL-2170W (Jan 2008)

Price

$99.99

$129.99

Offers

Outstanding value and reliable

performance
Design for home office users
printer

Wireless
802.11
b/g
and
wired(Ethernet)
network
interface for connection to your
wire or wireless router
Design for home or office printer
sharing

Pint Resolution

2400 x 600 dpi

2400 x 600 dpi

Feature

Fast printing at up to 23 pages

per minute
High quality output
Flexible paper handling
Monochromes laser printer

Print up to 23PPM and 10,000

pages per month
Quick processing and ability to
handle more complex
documents with ease
Easy to set up and use; wireless
settings
automatically
configurable by pressing a
button on your router
Monochromes laser printer

Compatibility

Can fit virtually any desktop or

shelf

32MB of memory standard for

faster processing and PCL
emulation

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Software(state year/date of release, special features of ONE software and compare it to

previous versions)
Name
File Size
Requirement

VLC Media Player 1.0.0 RC2

18.06 MB
Windows
2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64

VLC Media Player 1.0.0 RC3

17.86MB
Windows2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64

Date
Release

28 May 2009

8 June 2009

License

Open source

Open source

Author

VideoLAN.org

VideoLAN.org

Features

Can play:
MPEG-1,MPEG-2 and MPEG-4
DVDs, VCDs, and Audio CDs
Several types of network streams
such as HTTP,RTSP,MS and etc.

Can play:
MPEG-1,MPEG-2 and MPEG-4
DVDs, VCDs, and Audio CDs
Several types of network streams such as
HTTP,RTSP,MS and etc.
From satellite cards (DVB-S)

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Pervasive Computing

5.1 Meaning of pervasive computing

Refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smart
phones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained
in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that
people are unaware of their presence. One of the Holy Grails of this
environment is that all these devices communicate with each other over
wireless networks without any interaction required by the user. See
pervasive workplace.
5.2 Examples of pervasive computing
The Canon Power Shot A520 is the latest in a long line of well-built
digital cameras from Canon. Canon U.S.A. has long been a strong
contender in the film and digital camera markets, well-known for its highquality optics, technical innovations, and aggressive product
development. The 4.0-megapixel Canon A520 updates this extensive
line with a longer-ratio zoom lens, more compact form factor, and a few
other unique features, increasing the camera's already great flexibility.
Last year, Canon's Power Shot A80 found itself in the Dave's Pick
category, offering excellent usability and great picture quality at a low
price. This year, the Canon Power Shot A520 continues the series,
adding a 4x zoom lens (vs the A80's 3x design), but in most other
respects simply carrying forward the features of the previous A80 model.
The camera accommodates a wide range of users with its variable level
of exposure control. Experienced shooters will appreciate the Manual,
Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority modes, while novices will find the
Auto, Program AE, and Scene modes useful.
ADT Security Services Customer Monitoring Centers help protect
the people and things you value most, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There is a comprehensive network of four interconnected command
centers strategically located throughout the United States. The
investment made in technology - and the systems in place to back it up illustrates a deep commitment to customers' safety and security. When a
home security alarm is received, ADT can call the local authorities for
help so they can respond to an emergency at your home.

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Conclusion

From this assessment we can know about the meaning of open source
software, hardware, and software. Open source software is a source
code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are
provided under a software license. Hardware and software is used to
described the physical component of computer and collection of
computer programs , procedures and documentation. Besides that, we
also can know about the open source operating system or open source
OS. It is a software program or a set of program that is used to design,
development, and distribution offering practical accessibility product
source. There are many types of open source OS. Two of the examples
are Linux and PC-BSD. In this assignment , we also can find the
meaning of application software . The meaning is the general
designation of computer programs for performing user tasks. Open
source application software is the general designation of computer
programs for design, development, and distributing offering practical
accessibility to product users . Examples of open source application
software is Mozilla Thunderbird and Jokosher. There are many computer
hardware such as printer. One example of printer brand is Brother HL
printer. Examples of computer software are VLC Media Player. We also
can know about pervasive computing. We use pervasive computing in
our everyday life. Two examples of pervasive computing are digital
camera and home alarm.

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