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This document discusses various topics in information and communication technology: 1. It defines open source operating systems like Debian and Ubuntu, and explains that open source software can be freely used, modified, and shared. 2. It provides examples of open source application software, including OpenOffice and SquirrelMail. 3. It notes developments in hardware like wireless mice, and improvements in software like newer versions of Microsoft Office. 4. It defines pervasive computing as technology embedded in everyday devices, and provides smartphones and PDAs as examples of pervasive computing.

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This document discusses various topics in information and communication technology: 1. It defines open source operating systems like Debian and Ubuntu, and explains that open source software can be freely used, modified, and shared. 2. It provides examples of open source application software, including OpenOffice and SquirrelMail. 3. It notes developments in hardware like wireless mice, and improvements in software like newer versions of Microsoft Office. 4. It defines pervasive computing as technology embedded in everyday devices, and provides smartphones and PDAs as examples of pervasive computing.

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NAME : NAVIN s/o SELVAN CLASS : 4SN1 IC.NO : 950930-02-6127 ASPECT: LA2.S05.

1.LATEST OPEN SOURCE


Meaning of Open Source OS
An operating system is what makes your computer work. The core program of any computer, it's designed to run all your programs and manage all your hardware and software

Examples of Open Source OS


-DEBIAN
An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run

-UBUNTU
Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to.

2.THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE APLICATION SOFTWARE


Meaning of Open Source Application Software
Open Source Application Software (also called as end-user programs) includes database programs, word processors, and spreadsheets. It is free to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms.

Examples of Open Source ApplicationSoftware


-Open Office An office application set (for word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, picture drawing and data base access) compatible with all other major office application sets such as Office and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems. -Squirrel Mail An email application (for reading and writing email through a web client program) supporting IMAP and SMTP and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.

3.THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT


Hardware
Years ago, we use the mouse with wire, but now we can use wireless mouse.

Now : wireless mouse

Previous :wire mousse

Software
Microsoft Office; The latest Microsoft office is easier and complete to use compare with Microsoft office 97
Microsoft office 2007 Microsoft office 97

4.PERSASIVE COMPUTING
MEANING
The idea that technology is moving beyond the personal computer to everyday devices with embeded 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.

Examples persasive computing


Smartphone A smartphone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities, often with PC-like functionality. For some, a smartphone is a phone that runs complete operating system software providing a standardized interface and platform for application developers. 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.

REFERENCE
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source -http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_an_opensource_operating_system -http://www.element14.com/community/groups/Open-SourceHardware http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/pervasive_computing.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_ technologies_for_development

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