Latest open source software available and the latest development in ICT
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Introduction
meaning of
a)
open source software –
1. Source code are available to user
2. permits users to study, change, improve
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b)
hardware
c)
software
The Latest Open Source Operating System
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Meaning of open source operating system
State the meaning of operating system
2.2
Examples of open source operating system
Explain two examples open source operating system
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Linux (Redhat, OpenSUSE, KDE, Mandriva, Kubuntu, Ubuntu),
OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Minix 3, Android, GNU, Open Solaris,
BeOS, Debian, Fedora, gOS, ReactOS, Haiku
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Windows XP, DOS, Windows 7, Mac OS, Unix
The Latest Open Source Application Software
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Meaning of open source application software
State the meaning of application software
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Examples of open source application software
Explain two examples of open source application software
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Kword, Kspread, OpenOffice.org, Abiword, Audacity, Inkscape,
GIMP, Blender, Mozilla Firefox
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Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe
Photoshop, Microsoft Office
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The Latest Development in ICT
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Hardware
state specification OR special features of ONE hardware
and compare it to previous model
Mouse, Printer HP Laserjet P1006 – HP Laserjet P1102 (2011), Laptop,
Tablet PC (iPad2 - 2011, iPad), Monitor
Latest : Current year and year before.
Date of manufactured
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Software
state year/date of release
special features of ONE software
and compare it to previous version
Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2003
Windows 7, Windows XP
Mozilla Firefox 4, Mozilla firefox 3
Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Photoshop CS3
Visual Basic 2008, Visual Basic 2010
Adobe Reader X, Adobe Reader 8
Corel Draw X5, Corel Draw X4
KOffice 2.3, KOffice 2.0
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Pervasive Computing
5.1 Meaning of pervasive computing
State the meaning of pervasive computing
Pervasive – existing everywhere
Pervasive computing – Computers are being integrated into everything.
5.2 Examples of pervasive computing
explain two examples of pervasive computing
e.g
Smart Umbrella, Smart Handbag, Automatic Washing Machine, Microwave
Oven, Electronic Shoe, Smart Home, Computer Watch, Latest Samsung LCD
TV, skype and browse internet, Refrigrator – Inverter, Smart Door
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Conclusion
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Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software
Give at least two sources of reference
Copy URL (website address)