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THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE AVAILABLE AND THE LATEST

DEVELOPMENT IN ICT

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MEANING OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

Open-source software (OSS) is computer software that is available in source code form for
which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are
provided under a software license that permits users to study, change, and improve the
software. Open source licenses often meet the requirements of the Open Source Definition.
Some open source software is available within the public domain. Open source software is very
often developed in a public, collaborative manner.

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

Computer software, or just software, is the collection of computer programs and related data
that provide the instructions telling a computer what to do. The term was coined to contrast to the
old term hardware (meaning physical devices). In contrast to hardware, software is intangible,
meaning it "cannot be touched".Software is also sometimes used in a more narrow sense,
meaning application software only. Sometimes the term includes data that has not traditionally
been associated with computers, such as film, tapes and records.
2.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE APPLICATION SOFTWARE

2.1 Meaning of open sourceOS

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 Example of open source OS

Slackware Linux is a complete 32-bit multitasking "UNIX-like" system. It's currently based
around the 2.6 Linux kernel series and the GNU C Library version 2.3.4 (libc6). It contains an
easy to use installation program, extensive online documentation, and a menu-driven package
system. A full installation gives you the X Window System, C/C++ development environments,
Perl, networking utilities, a mail server, a news server, a web server, an ftp server, the GNU
Image Manipulation Program, Netscape Communicator, plus many more programs. Slackware
Linux can run on 486 systems all the way up to the latest x86 machines (but uses -mcpu=i686
optimization for best performance on i686-class machines like the P3, P4, and Duron/Athlon).

PC BSD Unix is a free operating system with ease of use in mind. Like any modern system, you
can listen to your favorite music, watch your movies, work with office documents and install
your favorite applications with a setup wizard at a click. It offers the stability and security that
only a BSD-based operating system can bring, while as the same time providing a comfortable
user experience, allowing you to get the most out of your computing time. With PC-BSD you
can spend less time working to fix viruses or spyware and instead have the computer work for
you.
3.0 The Latest Open Source Application Software

3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software

Application software, also known as an application, is computer software designed to

help the user to perform singular or multiple related specific tasks. Examples include
enterprise software accounting software, office suite,graphics software and media
players.

3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software

. Chrome

No doubt about it, the launch of Google's browser was one of the biggest open source
releases of the last couple of years. And while it has a long way to go to match the user
base of Explorer and Firefox, its speed and simplicity appeal to an ever-growing number
of users. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS X.

Thunderbird

An email client program (for reading and writing email) supporting POP3, IMAP and
SMTP and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
 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 Forms Printer 4227 plus

High Performance

Built for speed, printing at speeds up to 720 cps (150 cps in Near Letter Quality) on continuous
form or cut sheet, 8 part multipart forms and labels or envelopes. The unique 400 million-
character printhead life lowers maintenance costs while the 18 pin design extends print head life.
Virtually straight paper path eliminates jamming while the new autogap printhead automatically
adjusts to form or paper thickness and any size between 3" and 22". 10,000 hour mean time
between failure rating (at 50% duty) and 60KB buffer memory. Tractor 2 feed option to load two
forms simultaneously and switch between them with one touch of a button.

Compatibility

Connects to all major network systems using Lexmark's MarkNet™ X2000 Print Servers.
Supports DOS, Windows, OS/2, UNIX. Ships with 60KB memory, upgradable for networking.
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 PC-like

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.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

Overview

Each ThumbDrive is specifically designed for the demands of the portable storage market.
The ThumbDrive Elite addresses a need where big storage usually means a big bulky
product. Not any more. Store all your data, pictures, music in the 1GB ThumbDrive Elite
without worrying about space constraint. And as always, the ThumbDrive Elite fits right into
your pocket. 

Integrated Design
The chic industrial design of the ThumbDrive
Elite not only brings a sci-fi appeal, but also a
peace of mind. The 
cap is integrated to the main drive body,
eliminating the risk of misplacing the cap after
use. A well designed product that
is both stylish and practical.
  
Big storage  
Imagine this, one ThumbDrive Elite 1GB can store the
same amount of data as 711 floppy disks! In terms of
storage, portability and ease-of-use, there's simply no
substitute. ThumbDrive Elite is ideal whether you are
transporting files between computers or backing up and
archiving data. Its fast, easy and safe.  

Features

 Integrated cap design

 Mass storage compliant
 No installation required+
 Plug and Play via USB port
 Solid state drive with no moving parts.
 Easy to use and install
 Compact, light and low power consumption under both active and suspend modes
 No external power supply required
 Write protection by hardware write-protection switch
 LED indicates the state of the drive 

Specifications

Interface USB Specification 1.1

Memory++ 512MB, 1GB
Dimensions 79mm(L) x 25mm(W) x 9.5mm(H)
Weight 30g
Data Transfer speed Read Operation: 1000 Kbytes/s
Write Operation: 900 Kbytes/s
Power supply USB bus-powered
Solid: Thumbdrive connected
LED indication
Blinking: Data transmitting and receiving
Operating Temperature 0oC ~ 50oC
Storage Temperature -20oC ~ 80oC
Relative Humidity During Operation: 20% ~ 80%
During Storage: 5% ~ 95%
Certification FCC, CE, VCCI, CTICK, BSMI, MIC

System Requirements

Windows
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP with USB port

Macintosh
Mac OS 8.6, 9.x or 10.x with USB port

+
Except for Windows 98 & Windows 98SE, which require driver installation.
++
Note: 
1 MB=1 million bytes; your operating system may report as fewer megabytes
1 GB=1 billion bytes; your operating system may report as fewer gigabytes.

According to Acronis' 2009 survey of over 6,000 households, roughly 64% of users perform
data backups only once every 2-3 months if at all. Ouch! Now that USB flash drive capacities
are growing over 64GB, SanDisk is looking to spur good backup practices by having users
ditch bulky external hard drives for their smaller, aptly-named Ultra Backup flash drives.
Powered by U3 and bundled with Dmailer's intuitive backup software, is the first thumb
drive to feature a Backup button worth it? More importantly, will you finally be coerced into
backing up on a regular basis? Press on to our in-depth review to find out!
Technical data for Toshiba TransMemory™ U2M USB Flash Drives
 

Available Density 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

Interface USB1.1/USB2.0 Hi-Speed compatible *

Dimensions 54,5 mm (L) × 20,0 mm (B) × 9 mm (H) (including cap)

Weight 7,5 g (strap only)

Write Speed up to 3.9 MBytes/s **

Read Speed up to 21 MBytes/s **

Power Supply Voltage Bus powered from USB port

Operating temp. 0° bis +50°C (Recommended)

Storage temp. -20° bis +60°C (Recommended)

Operational and storage humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

ReadyBoost functionality Supported