Introduction

Open source software (OSS) is defined as computer software for which the source code
andcertain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a
softwarelicense that meets the Open Source Definition or that is in the public domain. This
permitsusers to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or
unmodified forms. It is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner. Open
sourcesoftware is the most prominent eample of open source development and often compared
touser!generated content The term open source software originated as part of a
mar"etingcampaign for free software. # report by Standish $roup states that adoption of open
sourcesoftware models has resulted in savings of about %&' billion per year to consumers refers
to computer and electronic hardware that is designed in thesame fashion as free and open source
software ((OSS). Open source hardware is part of the open source culture that ta"es the open
source ideas to fields other than software.The term has primarily been used to reflect the free
release of information about the hardwaredesign, such as schematics, bill of materials and )*+
layout data, often with the use of (OSS to drive the hardware
2.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)
2.1Meaning of Open Source OS
Open Source Operating System is the most important program that runs on a computer that is
free to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified
forms. ,very general!purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs.
Operating systems perform basic tas"s, suchas recogni-ing input from the "eyboard, sending
output to the display screen, "eep in trac" of files and directories on the dis", and controlling
peripheral devices suchas dis" drives and printers.
2.2Eamp!es of Open Source OS
"u#untu Linu
# user friendly operating system based on .D,, the . Des"top ,nvironment./ith a predictable
& month release cycle and part of the 0buntu pro1ect, .ubuntu is the $2034inu distribution for
everyone. Improved des"top, updated applicationsand increased usability features are 1ust a few
of the surprises with this latest release.
Darwin is an open source )OSI5!compliant computer operating system released by #pple Inc. in
6'''. It is composed of code developed by #pple, as well as code derived from 2e5TST,),
+SD, and other free software pro1ects. Darwin forms the core set of components upon which
7ac OS 5 and iOS are based. It is compatible with the Single 02I5 Specification version 8
(S0Sv8) and )OSI5 02I5 applications and utilities.
$.0 The Latest Open Source %pp!ication Soft&are
$.1Meaning of Open Source %pp!ication Soft&are
Open Source #pplication Software (also called as end!user programs) include data base
programs, word processors, and spread sheets. It is free to use, change, and improve the
software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms.
$.2Eamp!es of Open Source %pp!ication Soft&are
Open Office
#n office application set (for word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, picture drawing and
data base access) compatible with all other ma1or office application sets such as Office and
available for /indows and 7ac as well as 4inuand other 02I5 systems.
"office
# free, integrated office suite for .D,, the . Des"top ,nvironment.
.Office is an integrated office suite for the .D, (. Des"top ,nvironment) consisting of several
applications li"e for eamples a word processor (./ord) and a spread sheet (.Spread). +ased
on the .)arts component model, .Office offers a lot of interoperability between all its
components. (or eample, you can embed every .Office component into another component
(for eample a .Spread table into your ./ord document.)
.Office is an open!source pro1ect and completely free. #ll licences are $)4!compatible, mostly
$)4 or 4$)4 version 6. #part eceptions, libraries and filters are mostly 4$)4, while
applications are 4$)4 or $)
'.0The Latest (e)e!opment in I*T
'.1 +ard&are
#TI Sapphire 9adeon :D ;<='
Sapphire 9adeon :D ;<=' is the best graphic card available for )* gaming up until this day.
This etremely powerful video card has two $)0s on! board and a massive 6$+ of on!
boardmemory. *ombined with a >ualitymotherboard and processor, users willeperience
ama-ing frame rates in thelatest games, realistic :D gaming, and picture!perfect +lu!ray and :D
D?D movie capability.
'.2 Soft&are
The roots of #?#ST Software began in @<AA when *-ech technology innovators ,duard .uBera
and )avel +audiC decided to pursue a passion for computer programming.Today, with about @;'
professionals at its head>uarters in )rague, *-ech 9epublic, and a dedicated community of
enthusiasts around the globe, with distribution partners in all mar"ets, #?#ST Software offers a
portfolio of award!winning security software D in more than 8' languages D to @A6,';8,''&
registered users and @E@,<A',A@A active users. 4atest date development Of #vast is 6A Fune 6'@6,
#?#ST SoftwareGs ?) of /indows )roducts, )avel Sedina, announced a new release of avastH
The avastH product!line starts with avastH (ree #ntivirus for home users and continues to top!of!
the!line solutions for business clients.
,.0 -er)asi)e*omputing
,.1 Meaning of -er)asi)e *omputing
The idea that technology is moving beyond the personal computer to everydaydevices with
embedded technology and connectivity as computing devices become progressively smaller and
more powerful. #lso called ubi>uitous computing, pervasive computing is the result of computer
technology advancing at eponential speeds ! a trend toward all man!made and some natural
products having hardware and software.)ervasive computing goes beyond the realm of personal
computers.It is the idea that almost any device, from clothing to tools to appliances to cars to
homes to the human body to your coffee mug, can be imbedded with chips to connect the device
to an infinite networ" of other devices. The goal of pervasive computing, which combines
current networ" technologies with wireless computing,voice recognition,Internet capability and
artificial intelligence, is to create an environment where the connectivity of devices is embedded
in such a way that the connectivity is unobtrusive and always available.
,.2Eamp!esof -er)asi)e *omputing
Smart +ouse
# smart house is a house thathas highly advancedautomatic systems for lighting, temperature
control,multi!media, security,window and door operations,and many other functions. #smart
home appearsIintelligentI because itscomputer systems canmonitor so many aspects of daily
living. (or eample, the refrigerator may beable to inventory itscontents, suggest menus,
recommend healthy alternatives, and order groceries. The smart homesystems might even ta"e
care of cleaning the catGs litter bo and watering the plants. Smart home technology is becoming
increasingly sophisticated. *odedsignals are sent through the homeGs wiring to switches and
outlets that are programmed to operate appliances and electronic devices in every part of
thehouse. :ome automation can be especially useful for elderly and disabled persons who wish
to live independently
-hone .atch
Technology has epanded and became more miniature as they progress. One of the latest gadget
would be a phone watch basically a phoneembedded into watch li"e structure thatis capable more
than to read time. Smart/atch and )hone abbreviated as s/a)was created to fulfil the future of
mobile phone that everyone dreamt before, a phone watch. This small gadget with aT(T @.;'J
Touch Screen colour @=& @86 )iels is advance for a normalwatch. It has +luetooth
capabilities,supports audio formats such 7IDI,7)8, /#?, supports video formatssuch as 8$)
and 7)E, has in!builtcamera with video recording and still picture ta"ing, and of course
aminiature sensitive microphone that is built to allow the most basic function,calling and
spea"ing. #lthough the screen is small for any video watch, it stillhas cool and slee" design that
can provide a 1aw dropping awe from everyone
/.0 *onc!usion
Open Source can be used by anyone and because it has no copyright claims, so usersare free to
use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms.
)ervasive *omputing is to ma"e our lives easier because we can interactwith computers. +esides
that, we can easily give the computer commands and the computer will grant your wish.
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