Assignment Open Source
Assignment Open Source
Name: Loo Soo Yong Class 5T1 IC Number: 940326-07-5417 Group members: Lee Yanzong Chew Tsu Tsen Lai Jia Hui
2.0 The latest Open Source Operating System (OS) 2.1 Meaning of Open Source OS
Open source means that you can get the source code of the software for free while source code is the code of the program written in a certain programming language. Operating system is the software designed to control the hardware of a specific data-processing system in order to allow users and application programs to make use of it. An open source operating system is a set of programs that schedule tasks, allocates storage and presents a default interface to the user between applications. However, the operating system is free, and the user has the right to use, modify and redistribute the software for better interoperability.
Ubuntu is designed primarily for use on personal computers, although a server edition also exists. Ubuntu holds an estimated global usage of more than 12 million desktop users, making it the most popular desktop Linux distribution with about 50% of Linux desktop marketshare. It is fourth most popular on web servers, though its popularity is increasing rapidly. Ubuntu is a fork of the Debian project's codebase. The original aim of the Ubuntu team was to create an easy-to-use (freedom for users rather than freedom for programmers) Linux desktop with new releases scheduled on a predictable six-month basis, resulting in a more frequently updated system.
Ubuntu's first release was on 20 October 2004. Since then, Canonical has released new versions of Ubuntu every six months[16] with commitment to support each release for eighteen months by providing security fixes, patches to critical bugs and minor updates to programs. It was decided that every fourth release, issued on a two-year basis, would receive long-term support (LTS). LTS releases are supported for three years on the desktop and five years on the server. As the time of writing, the latest LTS release is Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), released on 29 April 2010, while the latest normal release is Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal), released on 28 April 2011.
allows the user to incorporate function similar to all other operating systems and also create new functionality not found in other operating system desktops. Desktop effects are integrated in the standard KDE SC 4 installation, and enabled by default if supported. It is worth noting that because Ubuntu and Kubuntu use the same sources/origins for their software, any application intended for one is installable, and will work, on the other. This makes it very common to see Firefox on Kubuntu or K3B on Ubuntu.
3.0 The Latest Open Source Application Software 3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software
Open source, as the name implies, means providing the software itself, along with the source code of it, free for distribution, compilation, modification and reuse at no charge or restriction. Its the kind of initiative usually and volunteers work, like the Firefox project, and the famous Apache Foundation. Open source application software 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. Some open source applications have restrictions on their use and distribution, but many do not. Unlike public domain software, open source does have copyright.
and extensions. The user of XUL sets Firefox apart from other browsers, which use interfaces native to their respective platforms. Many of these projects were started before Firefox , and probably served as inspiration. The Firefox project has undergone several name changes. Originally titled Phoenix, it was renamed because of trademark issues with Phoenix Technologies. The replacement name, Firebird, provoked an intense response from the Firebird free database software project. In response, the Mozilla Foundation stated that the browser should always bear the name Mozilla Firebird to avoid confusion with the database software. After further pressure from the database server's development community, on February 9, 2004, Mozilla Firebird became Mozilla Firefox, often referred to as simply Firefox. Mozilla prefers that Firefox be abbreviated as Fx or fx, though it is often abbreviated as FF. The Firefox project went through many versions before 1.0 was released on November 9, 2004. After a series of stability and security fixes, the Mozilla Foundation released its first major update, Firefox version 1.5, on November 29, 2005. Firefox 1.5.0.12 is the final version officially supported under Windows 95.
Thunderbird will evolve to embrace the Web, by continuing to blur the distinction between whats on the web and whats on the desktop, while keeping in mind the importance of keeping the individual in charge of their online experience.
4.2 Software
Norton 360, developed by Symantec, is marketed as an "all-in-one" security suite. The package includes a personal firewall, phishing protection and the ability to detect and remove malware. What distinguishes this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities. The package is distributed as a download, a box copy, or is preinstalled on computers as OEM software. Additional functions, including parental controls and e-mail spam filtering, are available as extensions developed also by Symantec. Norton 360 is compatible with 32bit editions of Windows XP and 32-bit or 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. Windows 7 support has been added. The new package Norton 360 v4.0 advertises several new features. The features are Norton File Insight, and Norton System Insight. However, all of those have been around for several months now, with the release of Norton Antivirus 2010. The new package only has 2 truly new features and they are: Reputation Service and Web-based Access to Backup Files Reputation service-This feature adds additional layers of protection to detect online threats such as viruses, Trojans, malware, spyware, rootkits and any other threats. Norton reputation service can be manipulated its tools to detect filoes and applications in real-time, verifying their safety to the user. Web based Access to Backup Files allows the user to retrieve and restore files that have been previously backed up online. Once the files has backup to Nortons backup server, the user is able to retrieve and restore them anytime and anywhere, from any computer with Internet connection.
This paradigm is also described as pervasive computing, ambient intelligence, where each term emphasizes slightly different aspects. When primarily concerning the objects involved, it is also physical computing, the Internet of Things, haptic computing, and things that think. Rather than propose a single definition for ubiquitous computing and for these related terms, taxonomy of properties for ubiquitous computing has been proposed, from which different kinds or flavors of ubiquitous systems and applications can be described.
Tivo
A media device in every sense, TiVo combines instant access and amazing control of Freebie channels using any television, with the freedom and functionary of broadband Internet. Enjoying being able to record, pause and rewind live TV through intuitive user interface as well as having access to broadband entertainment services such as on demand movies and music. Tivo allows any TV to be digital-ready and high definition-ready. TVs equipped with Tivo enables user to experience digital quality pictures and new TV channels, as well as pausing, rewinding and recording live TV.
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 upon the software, and redistribute it modified or unmodifired. Pervasive computing is to make our lives easier because we can interact with computers a lot easier. However, they should be used wisely as abuse of those applications may harm the society and the user himself.
7.0 References
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_360 http://www.geforce.com/#/Hardware/GPUs/geforce-gtx-590/overview http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/amd-radeon-hd-6000/hd6990/Pages/amd-radeon-hd-6990-overview.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubuntu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_firefox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Thunderbird