I.

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 tore distribute 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 operator.

MEANING OF SOFTWARE
Software is often divide into two categories:
1 .System Software:
Includes the operating system and all the utilities that enables the computer to function.
2. Application Software:
Include programs that do real work users. For examples, word processors, spreadsheets,
and database management system fall under category of application.

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. Its 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 EXAMPLE 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 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 sources
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 includes database programs, word processors, and
spreadsheets and others. It is free to use, change, and improve the software and to
redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms.

3.2 EXAMPLE OF OPEN SOURCE APPLICATION SOFTWARE

WEB BROWSER

A web browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing

information resources on the World Wide Web. An information resource is identified by
a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and may be a web page, image, video, or other piece
of content. Hyperlinks present in resources enable users easily to navigate their browsers
to related resources. The major web browsers are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Opera.

SPREADSHEET

A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper, accounting worksheet. It

displays multiple cells usually in a two-dimensional matrix or grid consisting of rows and
columns. Each cell contains alphanumeric text, numeric values or formulas.

4.0 THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT

4.1 HARDWARE
Canon PIXMA MP280

Canon PIXMA MX360

-The Canon PIXMAMP280 is an entry level

all-in-one printer, scanner, and copier with
enhanced photo printing capabilities. It was
the budget-friendly model out of its line of
eight photo printers released by Canon in
2010. Taking on the new PIXMA photo
printer look, it features a simple glossy black
design with silver accents just like the
previously reviewed sister product, the Canon
PIXMA MP495. Canon has included Full HD
Movie Print and photo editing software, as
well as the Easy Photo Print app for Android
smart phones in the package. Moreover, this
photo all-in-one offers high color resolution
color photo capabilities with a maximum
of 4800 x 1200 dpi and is Energy Star
certified. It is currently selling for only $70
from Canon's website; so keep reading to find
out if this is the right printer for you. Our
reviews include an overview of
specifications, testing results, a summary of
the build and design, and more

The Canon PIXMA MX360 was first introduced by

Canon in January during CES 2011. It is an entry
level model designed for small office/home office use,
alongside the PIXMAMX410. We have already
reviewed the leading flagship inkjet out of the bunch,
the PIXMA MX882, and the ink jet that is one step
down from it, the PIXMA MX420. Now we will take
a look at the MX360. This four-in-one can print,
scan, copy, and fax and connects to a computer via
High Speed USB 2.0(note that the MX410 has
wireless connectivity).It has an automatic document
feeder that can fit up to 30 sheets and a 100-sheet rear
feed tray. We tested the MX360 and found that it can
print up to8 black and white pages per minute under
the default settings. The MX360 has a list price of
$79.99; check out our full review below to find out if
this is the suitable inkjet for your office at that price.

4.2 SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop Light room 2.0 Beta

Adobe Photoshop Light room 3.0 Beta

-Adobe Photoshop Light room 2.0 Beta was

advertised in official emails from Adobe in April2008.
New features include: Localized corrections (edit
specific parts of an image) Improved organization
tools Multiple monitor support Flexible printing
options 64-bit support The official release of Light
room v2 was on July29, 2008, along with the release of
Adobe Camera Raw v4.5 and DNG Converter 4.5.
Adobe has added DNG Camera Profiling to both
releases. This technology allows custom camera
profiles, or looks, to be created by the user and saved.
It also allows profiles matching the creative styles built
in to cameras to be replicated. Adobe released a
complete set of such Camera Profiles for Nikon and
Canon models, in addition to basic Standard Profiles
for all supported makes and models, through Adobe
Labs, at the same time as the Light room v2 release.
This technology is open to all programs compliant
with the DNG file format standard.

Adobe Photoshop Light room 3.0 Beta was

released on October 22, 2009. New features
include: New choma noise reduction Improved
sharpening tool New import pseudo module
Watermarking Grain Publish services Custom
package for print On March 23, 2010, Adobe
released a second beta, which added the following
features:
New luminance noise reduction Tethered
shooting for selected Nikon and Canon cameras
Basic video file support Point curve Although not
included in any beta release, version3 also
contains built-in lens correction and perspective
control.

5.0 PERVASIVE COMPUTING

5.1 MEANING OF PERVASIVE COMPUTING
Pervasive computing (also called ubiquitous computing) is the growing trend toward bedding
microprocessors in everyday objects so they can communicate information. The words pervasive
and ubiquitous mean "existing everywhere." Pervasive computing devices are completely
connected and constantly available. Pervasive computing relies on the convergence of wireless
technologies, advanced electronics and the Internet. The goal of researchers working in pervasive
computing is to create smart products that communicate unobtrusively. The products are
connected to the Internet and the data they generate is easily available.

5.2 EXAMPLE OF PERVASIVE COMPUTING

SMART TV

Smart TV, which is also sometimes referred to as "Connected TV" or "Hybrid TV", (not to be
confused with Internet TV, Web TV, or LG electronics upcoming "SMART TV" branded Net
Cast Entertainment Access devices), is the phrase used to describe the current trend of integration
of the internet and Web 2.0 features into modern television sets and set-top boxes, as well as the
technological convergence between computers and the television sets set-top boxes. These new
devices most often also have a much higher focus on online interactive media, Internet TV, overthe-top content, as well as on-demand streaming media, and less focus on traditional broadcast
media like previous generations of television sets and set-top boxes always have had. The
technology that enables Smart TVs is not only incorporated into television sets, but also devices
such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, game consoles, and other companion devices. These devices
allow viewers to search and find videos, movies, photos and other content on the web, on a local
cable TV channel, on a satellite TV channel, or stored on a local hard drive.

GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where
there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. It Is maintained by the United
States government and is freely accessible by anyone with a GPS receiver. The GPS project was
developed in 1973 to overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems, integrating ideas
from several predecessors, including a number of classified engineering design studies from the
1960s. GPS was created and realized by the U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) and was
originally run with 24 satellites. It became fully operational in 1994.

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.

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