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1. The document discusses open source operating systems and application software. It provides examples of the latest versions of Linux, Ubuntu, Ares, and Mozilla Firefox. 2. It also discusses recent developments in hardware including the Wireless Keyboard 3000 and software such as GNOME 2.26. 3. The concept of pervasive computing is introduced along with the Nokia E51 smartphone as an example that incorporates many technologies into a single device.

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ICT Assignment

1. The document discusses open source operating systems and application software. It provides examples of the latest versions of Linux, Ubuntu, Ares, and Mozilla Firefox. 2. It also discusses recent developments in hardware including the Wireless Keyboard 3000 and software such as GNOME 2.26. 3. The concept of pervasive computing is introduced along with the Nokia E51 smartphone as an example that incorporates many technologies into a single device.

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0 Introduction
Open Source is an approach to the design, development and distribution of software, offering practical accessibility to the softwares source code. Some consider open source as one of various possible design approaches, while others consider it a critical strategic element of their operations. Before Open Source became widely adopted, developers and producers used a variety of phrases to describe the concept; the terms Open Source gained popularity with the rise of the internet which provided access to diverse production models, communication paths and interactive communities. Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices. Hardware is the physical aspect of computer, telecommunications and others device.

2.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System. 2.1 Meaning of Open Source OS.
Open Source Operating System is defined as an interface between hardware and user, it is responsible for the management and coordination of the sharing of the limited resources of the computer which system acts as a host for the application that are run on the machine where is an approach to the design, development and distribution of software, offering practical accessibility to a softwares source code.

2.2 Example of Open source OS.


Examples of latest open source OS is Linux. Linux is the generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating system based on the Linux Kernel. Their developments is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified and redistributed by anyone under terms of the GNU GPL and other free licenses. The latest stable release in kernel 2.6.29.4 on 20 may 2009. Another example of latest unstable release in kernel 2.6.30-rc7 on 23 may 2009. Tux, the penguin is mascot of the Linux Kernel. It comes from Unix-like in OS family and type monolithic Kernel. Linux 2.6.30-rc7 Kernel brings a late driver to the Kernel for the Cisco PCI-Express FCOE, HBA SCSI adapter and besides that the rest of the fixes are small changes. The second example of open source operating system is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a free Debian-derived computer operating system based on GNU/Linux. Ubuntus goals include providing an up-to-date, stable operating system for the average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease-of-installation. Ubuntu has been selected by readers of desktoplinux.com as the most popular Linux distribution for the desktop, claiming approximately 30% of their desktop installation in both 2006 and 2007.

3.0 The Latest Open Source Application software. 3.1 Meaning of Open Source Application Software.
Open source application software can defined as the general designation of computer programs for performing user tasks where is an approach to the design, development, and distribution of software, offering practical accessibility to the softwares source code.

3.2 Examples of Open Source Application Software.


Examples of the latest application software are Ares in version 2.1.1 and release on 23 Jan 2009. Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc. You may now easily publish your files through the Ares peer to peer network. As a member of the virtual community, you can search and download just about any file shared by other users. Latest versions support BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations. With Ares you can also join chat rooms or host your channel and meet new friends. Another examples of the latest application software is Mozilla Firefox in version 3.0.10, release on 27 April 2009. Mozilla Firefox is a free web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation. Firefox had 22.48% of the recorded usage share of web browsers as of April 2009, making it the second most popular browser in terms of current use worldwide, after Internet Explorer.

4.0 The Latest Development in ICT. 4.1 Hardware.


There was the latest development in ICT in hardware, Wireless keyboard 3000. Wireless keyboard 3000 has 2.4 GHz wireless technology which confident connection out of the box and with up to 45-foot range. Beside that it also has quiet-touch key which quiet, responsive and thin profile keys. It is available with soft-touch palm rest which has some benefits like we will get better comfortable which support when us type with plus, integrated palm rest. It spill-resistant design is integrated water channels drain the liquid away. It also has media center which can control media playback from the keyboard. Some hot key that it one-touch access to Window Media Player, e-mail, Home, calculator, My Document, zoom instant massage and photos. Compare with Wired Desktop 600, this keyboard have media center with four key to let us control the most-used media activities such as play house, volume up, volume down and mute. Beside that also it have calculator hot design is use to enjoy drink while we do some work. This keyboard is designed to withstand an accidental spill. We can press to lunch our star menu and search our pc or web if have window vista installed. No software is needed in plug and play. We just connect the keyboard to our pc and done! Its optical technology is navigated with better speed, accuracy and ability. The optical sensor track movement on nearly surface without the hassle of clogged mouse part.

4.2 Software.
The example of open source application software is GNOME 2.26. GNOME2.26 is the GNOME Desktop, a popular, multi-platform desktop environment for your computer. GNOME focus is easy to use it, stability and known as first class and accessibility support. GNOME is free and open source software and provides all of the common tools computer user expect of the modern computing environment, such as e-mail, groupware, wed browsing, File management, multimedia and games. Furthermore, GNOME provides a flexible and powerful platform for software developers, both on the desktop and the in mobile application. The GNOME desktop is released every six month and contains many new features, improvement, bug fixes, and translations.

5.0 Pervasive Computing. 5.1 Meaning of Pervasive Computing.


Pervasive computing is refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smartphones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. One of the Holy Grails of this environment is that all these devices communicate with each other over wireless networks without any interaction required by the users.

5.2 Examples of Pervasive Computing.


5.2 Examples of Pervasive Computing The Nokia E51 is a GSM/WCDMA dual mode hand portable phone supporting EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/2100, HSDPA, WLAN, and VoIP. Nokia E51 features include a 2 QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) 16M colour display and an integrated 2 Megapixel camera with digital zoom, MMS 1.2, web browsing and A2DP support for Bluetooth 2.0 stereo headset. It have many local connectivity like Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Bluetooth Stereo Audio, Infrared, Mini USB, Nokia AV 2.5mm, USB 2.0, USB Cable Nokia DKE-2, USB Mass Storage and WLAN. Its WLAN supports are 802.11 b/g, WEP,WAP and WAP2 (AES/TKIP). Its also has Bluetooth profile like A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, DUN, FTP, GAVDP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, OPP, and SAP. Nokia E55 has 116 x 49 x 9.9 mm, 54 cc in dimension and 98 g in weight. It comes in Black Aluminium, White Aluminium, and Red in colour with standby up battery to 672 h (2G) / 432 h (3G). It has talk time up to 8 h (2G) / 6 h (3G) with music play up to 18 h. It has GPS with integrated 3-month license for turn-by-turn navigation, even a fun gaming experience with N-Gage. In operating system Symbian OS, S60 rel. 3.2, it also has CPU with ARM 11 600 MHz processor. Besides that it available with 2G network like GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G network like HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100. Nokia E55 came from Class 32 in GPRS. Its also has others benefit like HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 for US and browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML with messaging like SMS, MMS, and Email.

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