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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN

TANJUNG DATUK

81600 PENGERANG

JOHOR

SO5 : CURRENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN

SOURCE SOFTWARE AND LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT

NAME : LOH KA YANG

FORM : 4 JAUHARI 1

NO.IC : 940611-01-5077

INSTRUCTOR : MR. MOHD RIDZUAN NOOR BIN YAHYA

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Meaning of open source software :

Open source software (OSS) began as a marketing campaign for free software. OSS

can be defined as computer software for which the human-readable source code is

made available under a copyright license (or arrangement such as the public domain)

that meets the Open Source Definition. This permits users to use, change , and


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improve the software is the most prominent example of open source software

development and often compared to user-generated content.

1.2 Meaning of Hardware:

Hardware is a general term that refers to the physical artifacts of a technology. It may

also mean physical components of a computer system, in the form of computer

hardware.

1.3 Meaning of Software:

Software is program which consists of a set of instruction that tell the computer how

to perform a specific operation. Software is the general term for information thats

recorded onto some kind of medium. Most of the software on your computer comes in

the form of programs. A program consists of instruction that tell that computer what

to do, how to behave. A computer if just a machine with no special benefits without

software.

2.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEM (OS)

2.1 Meaning of open source OS:An open source operating system is the software component of a computer

system that is responsible for the management and coordination of activities and the

sharing if the resource of the computer. The operating system (OS) acts as a host for

application program that are run the machine. As a host, one of the purpose of an

operating program from having to manage these details and makes it easier to write

applications. Almost all computer, and even modern video game consoles, use an

operating system of some type. See also Computer system architecture.


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Operating system is the software designed to control the hardware of a special

data-processing system in order to allow users and application programs to make use

of it. The operating system sets the standard for all application programs that run in

the computer. Application talk to the operating system for all user interface and file

management operations. Also called an executive or supervisor, an operation

system performs the following function.

2.2 Example of Open Source System

Fedora 14

Fedora 14,a new version of the leading edge, free and open-source operating system

with many innovative features, has been released. Fedora 14, code name Laughlin .

Fedora 14 loads and saves images faster with libjpeg-turbo; Spice (Simple Protocol

for Independent Computing Environment) with an enhanced remote desktop

experience; support for D, a system programming language combining the power and

high performance of C and C++ with the programmer productivity of modern

languages such as Ruby and Python; GNUStep , a GUI framework based of the

Objective- C programming language; easy migration of XEN virtual machines to

KVM virtual machines with virt-v2v.

Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone features a new user interface, based upon Microsoft windows Phone

7 design systems, codenamed Metro. The home screen, called the Start screen, is

made up of Tile. Tiles are links to application, features, functions, and individual

item. Users can add, rearrange, or remove Tiles. Tiles are dynamic and update in real


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time-for example, the tile for an email account would display the number of unread

messages or a tile could display a live update of the weather.

Several features of Windows Phone 7 are organized into hubs, which combine local

and online content via Windows Phone 7s integration with popular social networks

such as Facebook and Windows Live. For example, the Picture hub shows photos

captured with the devices camera and the users Facebook photo albums, and the

People hub shows contacts aggregated from multiple source including Windows Live,

Facebook, and Email. The other built-in hubs are Music and Video, games, Windows

Phone Marketplace, and Microsoft Office.

Windows Phone 7 uses multi-touch technology. The user may choose a light theme

instead, and can also choose from several accent colors. User interface elements such

as tiles are shown in the users chosen color. Third0party application can be

automatically themed with these colors.

3.0 Latest Open Source Application Software

3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software

It includes all programs that perform specific tasks and enables a user to display and

interact with text, image, and other information typically located on a webpage at a

website on the World Wide Web, In this context the term application refers to both the

application software and its implementation. 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.

3.2 Example of Open Source Application Software


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Window Internet Explorer 9

Internet Explorer 9 is the new edition of Microsofts hugely popular web browser.

Building on the success of previous editions of IE with new features and a new

look, Microsoft has high hopes for Internet Explorer 9.

The first thing youll notice about Internet Explorer 9 is an overhauled interface.

Making the most of the transparent graphical style available in Windows 7 and

newer edition of Window Vista, IE 9 looks sleek, smart and simpler than ever

before.

Among the new features included in Internet Explorer 9 are better integration

with the Windows operating system and a seriously beefed-up security. IE 9 also

lets you pin websites to the Superbar and allows you to bookmark your favorite

websites as application in your OS. The new Performance Advisor add-on

identifies add-ons that are slowing Internet Explorer down (a feature badly

needed in Mozilla Firefox).

Internet Explorer 9 also offers improved speed and performance, as well as better

compliance with web standards and new technologies. IE 9 features decent

support for HTML 5, and now finishes the Acid 3 test with a near-perfect 95/100.

New features like hang recovery and InPrivate Filtering provide Internet Explorer

a stable and more secure web experience than most other browsers. It released on

September 15, 2010.

Mozilla Firefox


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Firefox 3.6 is built on Mozillas Gecko 1.9.2 web rendering platform, which has

been under development since early 2009 and contains many improvements for

web developers, add-on developers, and users. This version is also faster and

more responsive than previous versions and has been optimized to run on small

device operating systems such as Maemo. It released on January 2010

Notable Firefox 3.6 features include:

Available in more than 71 languages.

Protection from out-of-date plugins to keep users safer as they browse.

Improved JavaScript performance, overall browser responsiveness, and

startup time.

4.0 The Latest Development in ICT

4.1) Hardware

Earphone CXC 700 Noise
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The noise cancellation is built into a compartment that rests along the earphones

cable, and it operates under three user-selectable modes. Mode 1 attacks intense

low-frequency noise, like rumble from airplane engines or trains. Mode 2 aims at

the middle of the frequency range. Mode 3 combines the other two modes,

leaving high frequencies-which not only are needed to understand conversations,

but rarely include consistent, everyday noise-alone and focusing on eliminating the

hums and whirs of modern life present in the lower-to-mid frequency realms.

Sennheiser has long been respected as a purveyor of audio excellence in both

headphones and earphones-from consumer model to professional, studio-grade

gear. Look for the CXC 700 in early 2011, and for a review around that time on

PCMag.com.

In addition to the CXC 700, Sennheiser also announced two more co-branded

earphone pairs with Adidas, although these pairs, part of the adidas Original

series, seem less sports-focused than last years exercise-focused models, and more

driven towards music lovers.

Details were scarce, but Sennheiser will also release another iPhone-geared

earphone model this year: the CX 980i. The high-end in-canal earphones have an

in-line microphone, but no word yet on pricing or availability. It released on

01.06.2010.

New Stylish Acer Computer Monitor with Sensor Touch

Acer launched this large desktop monitor of 23 inches in diagonal and equipped it

with the best features for your gaming environment, such as 16:9 aspect ratio,


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glossy bezel for a stylish look, and a high-end sensor touch.

Named Acer H233H bmid, the monitor enables High Definition imaging at

1920x1080 resolution and sports LED illuminated controls to enhance the overall

aesthetics and add an intuitive way of accessing setting.

The Sensor Touch feature enables the monitor to respond fast to your finger touch.

Other features include a high contrast ratio of 40000:1300 cd/m2 brightness,

response time, 75HZ refresh rate, 16.7million colors, 160degree horizontal and

vertical viewing angles, VGA connectivity, HDMI, DVI, and two high-

performance 1.5W speakers. It released on January 19 2009.

4.2) Software

AVG 9.0

AVG Antivirus is one of the most popular free virus protection software


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available on the internet for home users. There are the basic protection levels

offered by the Free AVG 9.0 antivirus solution. They are Anti-Virus, Anti-

Spyware and Link Scanner. Anti-Virus makes sure you cant get or spread a

virus, worm, or Trojan horse. Anti-Spyware prevents unauthorized information

access by spyware and adware. Link Scanner ensures every web page you visit

is safe even before you go there. It released on October 17, 2009

5.0 Pervasive Computing

5.1) Meaning of Pervasive Computing

Pervasive computing is the trend towards increasingly ubiquitous, connected

computing devices in the environment, a trend being brought about by a

convergence of advanced electronic and particularly, wireless technologies and

the Internet. Pervasive computing refers to visionary new ways of applying

information and communication technologies (ICT) to our daily lives.

5.2) Example of Pervasive Computing

Here are some example of information appliances. The list includes many

things you wouldnt think of as computers, which is just the point: successful

computers wont be thought of as computers. So, you wont notice you are

using lots of them.

ATM Machines Money delivery through a computer network.

Cash Registers Calculators that are used in checkout counters

Navigation Systems Direction-giving devices and maps built into cars

Digital Cameras Images just like those from standard cameras

Electric Instruments Electronic simulation of guitars, keyboards, drums


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Calculators A service people who still use calculators even though they are

sitting in front of a computer

6.0 CONCLUSION

To state the obvious, open source software offers opportunities and

disadvantages. The opportunities include having a vast pool of software talent

with access to, and the ability to improve upon, open source software; and the

ability to access and utilize software that could be of greats use but whose

acquisition might otherwise have been cost prohibitive.

The disadvantages include that may have problem not readily apparent and

the risk of utilizing software that infringes intellectual property rights. The

terms of various open source licenses may pose other inherent problems that

may not be apparent to those not skilled in the legal nuances of licenses.

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