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bin Roslan 1 . 0 I n t r o d u c t i o n Meaning of Open Source Software (OSS) Open source software (OSS) is defined as computer software for which thesource code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a software license that meets the Open Source Definition or that is inthe public domain. This permits users to use, change, and improve the software, andto redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms. Meaning of Hardware A computer's hardware consists of the physical components necessary tooperate and interact with a computer. Since a computer's primary language is binary,devices are necessary to convert our input into that language. The binary code comingout of the computer must also be translated into something usable for the operator. Meaning of Software Software is often divided into two categories: 1.System software:

Includes the operating system and all the utilities thatenables the computer to function. 2.Application software :Includes programs that do real work f o r u s e r s . For example, word processors, spreadsheets, and database managementsystems fall under the category of applications software. 2.0The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)2 . 1 Meaning of Open Source OS Open Source Operating System is the most important program that runs ona computer that is free to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute itin modified or unmodified forms. Every general-purpose computer must have anoperating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, suchas recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keepingtrack of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices suchas disk drives and printers. 2.2Examples of Open Source OS Kubuntu Linux A user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment.With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu isthe GNU/Linux distribution for everyone. Improved desktop, updated applicationsand increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. Fedora Linux

A Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and opensource software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the FedoraProject. The Fedora Project is open and anyone is welcomed to join. 3.0The Latest Open Source Application Software3.1M eaning of Open Source Application Software Open Source Application Software (also called as end-user programs) includesdatabase programs, word processors, and spreadsheets. It is free to use, change, andimprove the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified forms. 3.2Examples of Open Source Application Software Open Office An office application set (for word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, picture drawing and data base access) compatible with all other major officeapplication sets such as Office and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linuxand 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 asLinux and other UNIX systems. 4.0The Latest Development in ICT4 . 1 H a r d w a r e (Lexmark X8350 and Lexmark X9575 Professional) Lexmark X8350

is a printer that can prints up to 19 ppm colour and up to 25 ppm black. This printer also can print, copy, scan, fax, reduce and enlarge photos anddocuments. The exclusive Lexmark Photo Editor Software enhances photos. Besidethat, this printer also can fax with 89 speed dials and 10 groups with 30 numbers per group, 5 quick dial buttons, Caller ID and distinctive ring detection. Users also canadjust ringer volume, call waiting disable capability, automatic redial, confirmation,error and activity reports, broadcast transmission and delayed transmission, junk fax block, auto Answer Button and scan before dial. Fax forwarding & print, BVRP HostFax Solution, Print-to-Fax via Lexmark N4000e or N4050e print server with sendonly. The printer can support Compact Flash Type I & II, Memory Stick, MemoryStick Pro, Memory Stick Duo with adapter, Microdrive, Multi Media, Secure Digital,Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD), SmartMedia and XD cards. Lexmark X9575 Professional let users gain freedom and flexibility with built-in 802.11g wireless technology. Compatible with Wi-Fi certified IEEE802.11g/b/n. High quality printing from virtually anywhere over a secure wirelessnetwork. Share the Lexmark X9575 among multiple computers. In addition, users canfax up to 50pages capacity Auto Document Feeder (ADF) for multiple page faxingand copying. Standalone black and color faxing with 33.6 Kbps modem speed 99-speed dials, automatic redial, supports caller ID and up to 100-page fax memory. User also can view and edit photos as large as 2.4" (6 cm) color display, print directly fromdigital memory card, PictBridge compatible digital cameras or USB Flash drive andfast borderless photos on popular photo sizes. Lexmark Productivity Studio Softwaremakes it easy to crop, rotate, resize photos and apply

photo effects, plus 1-touch color fix and red eye reduction. This printer can also scan flatbed scanner with 48-bit color depth; 16bit grayscale. The resolution is up to 1200 x 4800 dpi optical resolution. Italso have function that can copy with 1-touch PCfree copying (color or black) 1 to 99copies at a time. This printer also allows users to print fast. It is up to 33 ppm black and 28 ppm color printing. It also can print Microsoft Office documents and PDFsdirectly from USB Flash drives.