SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN DOKTOR MEGAT KHAS, IPOH Computer System

The latest Open Source Software available and The latest development in ICT.

Name: Jeya Neesha A/P VISWANATHAN Class: 4Pa IC Num: 951224-14-5748 Subject: ICT Teacher:

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Meaning of Open Source Software (OSS)

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 right are provided 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.

1.2 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.

1.3 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. Software is divided into two categories: 1. System software: Consists of the operating system, the firmware ,the BIOS, and various utilities software. 2. Application Software: Consists of software that does real work for the user.

The LATEST Open Source Operating System (OS)

2.1 Meaning of Open Source OS Open Source Operating System (OS) is defined as software that consist of programs and data that runs on the 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.

2.2 Example of Open Source OS

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 requirement. Elive Linux comes with a full suite of application 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.

ReactOS

An advanced free open source operating system providing a ground up implementation of 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 system, 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.

The latest Open Source Application Software

3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software An open Source Application Software (commonly knows 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.

3.2 Example of Open Source Application Software 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, multitouch display and redesigned extension manager. Mozilla Firefox is based on the Gecko 2.0 engine, which adds and improves support for HTML5, CSS5, WebM, and WebGL. Also, it includes a new JavaScript engine (jagerMonkey) and better XPCOM APIs.

VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player is a free and open source media player that gained popularity over RealPlayer and Window Media Player recently. Lightweight and wide OS compatibilities, VLC Media Player contains various video and audio codes that plays from the popular formats such as Audio Video Interleave(AVI),Flash Video(FLV) and M-PEG Audio Layer 3(MP3) to the less-used and rare formats such as Matroska, Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) and Advanced Audio Coding (AAC).

4.0 The Latest Development in ICT

4.1 Hardware ATI Sapphire Radeon HD 5970

Sapphire Radeon HD 5970 is the best graphic card available for pc gaming up until this day. This extremely powerful video card has two GPUs onboard and massive 2GB of onboard memory. Combined with a quality motherboard and processor, users will experience amazing frame rates in the latest game, realistic HD gaming, and pictureprefect Blu-ray and HD DVD movie Capability. Nvidia GeForce GTX 480

Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 is the fastest single GPU graphic cards in existence. The full Graphics Fremi 100 GPU (GF100) is a marvel of graphical architecture, but some of the 512 small processing (CUDA) cores had to be dropped. The GTX 480 then comes with 480 of these cores, but still manages to give an astounding performance. Able to play almost every game in the world with HD gaming with realistic colour, this single GPU graphic card became the second best graphic card after ATI Sapphire Radeon HD 5970

4.2 Software
BitDefender Total Security 2011

Packed with high class security and various utilities, BitDefender Total Security 2011 was chosen as the best Security Software of the Year by TopTenReviews. Several improvement had been made after 1 year of its predecessor; one of most important would be the one step installment without the needs to reboot the computer, which is advancement for Security Software on Windows Another new function is the Search Advisor that warns users about unsafe pages displayed in search results, Smart Schedule provides maximum performance with system load analysis so tasks like-on-demand scanning are suspended to free-up resources for other processes, such as a media player or games and Firewall Troubleshoot Wizard guides users and solves most common problems related to internet, printer or remote office (VPN) connectivity. Pure 2011

Earning the second place in the Security Software of the Year by ToptenRewiews, Kaspersky Pure never disappoints the users. With full fledged utilities and top notch security, it came with various features including several of which that had been incorporated in the Antivirus and Internet Security version. Kaspersky PURE introduces the sandbox feature which secure as unknown application to run under several level of security. For those with children, Kaspersky Pures Extended Parental Control helps to limit the time that minors spend on the computer, regulates access to specific programs and the Internet and Blocks users attempting to access websites displaying adult content. The IM control feature can be set to block messages containing obscene language or predefined words.

5.0 Pervasive Computing

5.1 Meaning of Pervasive Computing Pervasive Computing or commonly known as Ubiquitous Computing refers to computers contained in common place objects such as cars and appliance and implies that people are unware of their presence. This entire device ear integrated into everyday life, either wired or wireless and communicate with each other over wireless networks without any interaction required by the user. The proponent of ubiquitous computing envision a progression in computing functionality from the primary of desktop computing with its focus on programming and publishing to an age of natural computing where in 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 required computing power. Ubiquitous computing is therefore not a dream in need of pursuit but a predictable outgrowth of technical solutions to societal trends.

5.2 Example of Pervasive computing 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 sWaP Was created to fulfill 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.

6.0 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 data entry and promoting.

7.0 Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/org/wiki/Open-source_software http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application _software