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Open source software (OSS) refers to software that is developed, tested, or improved through public collaboration and distributed with the idea that they must be shared with others, ensuring an open future collaboration. Generally, the softwares source code and other rights are provided under the Open Source Definition or it is located under a public domain. Hence, this authorizes the users to use, change and improve the software and allows them to redistribute the software in it modified or unmodified forms.
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Meaning of Hardware
In the field of computer science, hardware refers to the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components that make up a computer system. They are corporeal and tangible.
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Meaning of Software
In the field of software engineering, software refers the intangible and intellectual written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read or write memory.
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System software: Consists of the operating system, the firmware, the BIOS, and various utilities software. Application software: Consists of software that does real work for the user.
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Latest Open Source Operating System (OS) The Meaning of Open Source OS
Open Source Operating System (OS) is defined as software that consist of programs and data that runs on computer and manages the computer hardware and provides common services and efficient execution of various application software which is able to be use, change, improve, and redistribute in modified or unmodified form by the user.
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Elive Linux
A complete operating system alternative for computers to replace the proprietary, high-cost system. It is built on top of Debian GNU/Linux and customized to meet the needs for a complete operating system while still offering the user eye-candy, with minimal hardware requirements. Elive Linux comes with a full suite of applications both work-wise and multimedia-wise. This OS gives users the ability to make 3D animations, or compose movies in a real-time non-linear video editor from simple videos taken with the video camera. Users can edit and manipulate audio and image files for better quality, effects, or design. Elive Linux is a very stable system with ultra-fast desktop and perfectly secure with no random errors or surprises.
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Stable Inexpensive Flexible Fast Highly customizable Amazing GUI -
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Users need to learn how to install it Users must be highly knowledgeable programming languages to customize it Low games/software/ hardware compatibility Complex in
ReactOS
An advanced free open source operating system providing a ground-up implementation of a Microsoft Windows XP compatible operating system. ReactOS aims to achieve complete binary compatibility with both applications and device drivers meant for NT and XP operating systems, by using a similar architecture and providing a complete and equivalent public interface. ReactOS has and will continue to incorporating features from newer versions and sometimes even define the state of the art in operating system technology.
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Stable Inexpensive Fast Highly compatible with new generation software/hardware Similar functions and GUI as Windows XP
Cons Users need to learn how to install it Users must be highly knowledgeable in programming languages to customize it Simple provided that users know about Windows XP
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The Latest Open Source Application Software Meaning of Open Source Application Software
An Open Source Application Software (commonly known as End-User Programs) is something for which the source code is available for download and anybody can modify it and release subsequent versions of the same provided they mention the version of the source using which they modified. It includes spreadsheet, database programs, word processors etc.
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Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is a popular Open Source web browser used by 30% users worldwide. Codenamed Tumucumaque, the latest Firefox incorporates a faster user interface, web integration, multi touch display and redesigned extension manager. Mozilla Firefox is based on the Gecko 2.0 engine, which adds and improves support for HTML5, CSS3, Web M, and Web GL. Also, it includes a new JavaScript engine (jaeger Monkey) and better XPCOM APIs.
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Pervasive Computing
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Pervasive Computing or commonly known as Ubiquitous Computing refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. All these devices are integrated into everyday life, either wired or wireless and communicate with each other over wireless networks without any interaction required by the user. The proponents of ubiquitous computing envision a progression in computing functionality from the primacy of desktop computing, with its focus on programming and publishing, to an age of "natural" computing, wherein computers are accepted and utilized in all aspects of work and leisure. Rapid changes in technology, combined with an increasingly mobile society, ensure that the average person is continually challenged to use unfamiliar electrical and mechanical devices. This requires that devices operate in accordance with the intuition of the user, and serving that intuition requires computing power. Ubiquitous computing is, therefore, not a dream in need of pursuit, but a predictable outgrowth of technical solutions to societal trends.
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Smart House
A smart house is a house that has highly advanced automatic systems for lighting, temperature control, multi-media, security, window and door operations, and many other functions. A smart home appears "intelligent" because its computer systems can monitor so many aspects of daily living. For example, the refrigerator may be able to inventory its contents, suggest menus, recommend healthy alternatives, and order groceries. The smart home systems might even take care of cleaning the cat's litter box and watering the plants. Smart home technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Coded signals are sent through the home's wiring to switches and outlets that are programmed to operate appliances and electronic devices in every part of the house. Home automation can be especially useful for elderly and disabled persons who wish to live independently.
Phone Watch
Technology has expanded and became more miniature as they progress. One of the latest gadget would be a phone watch basically a phone embedded into watch like structure that is capable more than to read time. Smart Watch and Phone abbreviated as Wasp was created to fulfil the future of mobile phone that everyone dreamt before, a phone watch. This small gadget with a TFT 1.50 Touch Screen colour 176 x 132 Pixels is advance for a normal watch. It has Bluetooth capabilities, supports audio formats such MIDI, MP3, WAV, supports video formats such as 3GP and MP4, has in-built camera with video recording and still picture taking, and of course a miniature sensitive microphone that is built to allow the most basic function, calling and speaking. Although the screen is small for any video watch, it still has cool and sleek design that can provide a jaw dropping awe from everyone.
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Conclusion
Open Source Software had become a great medium for users to explore the concept of software engineering and programming and provide a great deal of information on freedom to modify in mass media. Pervasive computing on the other hand will help users in various difficulties faced and make our life easier and not complicated. With a simple input command, computers and technology may one day takeover a more sophisticated task like data entry and promoting.
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Reference
Definition of Hardware
http://www.ehow.com/about_4699581_definition-computer-hardware.html http://www.google.com.my/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:computer+hardware&sa=X&ei=5bYRTcboCobVrQfLyaGLDA&v ed=0CBkQkAE
Definition of Software
http://www.google.com.my/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:software&sa=X&ei=YboRTaGHFM6srAfJkKyRDA&ved=0CBsQ kAE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_software http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software
Open Source OS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system http://womeninbusiness.about.com/od/seoandinternetterms/g/g-opensource.htm