1. What is software ?

Software is often divided into two categories:

systems software : Includes the operating system and all the utilities that
enable the computer to function.
applications software : Includes programs that do real work for users.
For example, word processors, spreadsheets, and database management
systems fall under the category of applications software.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/software.html
2. What is open source software ?
Open-source software (OSS) is computer software that is available in source
code form for which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved
for copyright holders are provided under a software license that permits users to
study, change, and improve the software. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opensource_software )
3. Give 2 examples of open source software .
a.) Operating system
- LINUX ( July 5 , 2010 ) , (Linux can be installed on a wide variety of
computer hardware, ranging from mobile phones, tablet computers and
video game consoles, to mainframes and supercomputers . )
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux )
- Ubuntu ( April 29 , 2010 ) , (is a computer operating system based on the
Debian GNU/Linux distribution and is distributed as free and open source
software with additional proprietary software available.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(operating_system)
b.) Application software
- GNOME ( September 29 , 2010 ) (a desktop environment , a graphical
user interface that runs on top of a computer operating system , composed
entirely of free and open source software. It creating software
development frameworks, selecting application software for the desktop,
and working on the programs that manage application launching, file
handling, and window and task management. ) ,
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME )
- Openoffice.org ( June 4 , 2010 ) an open-source application suite whose main
components are for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics,
and databases. It is available for a number of different computer
operating systems, is distributed as free software and is written
using its
own GUI toolkit. It supports the ISO/IEC standard Open
Document
Format (ODF) for data interchange as its default file

format, as well as
Microsoft Office formats among others. As of
November 2009,
OpenOffice.org supports over 110
languages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org
c.) Utility program
- AutoHotkey ( September 25 , 2009 ) (a free, open source macro-creation
and automation software utility which allows users to automate repetitive
tasks. ) , (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoHotkey )
4. What is proprietary software ?
Computer programs that are exclusive property of their developers or publishers,
and cannot be copied or distributed without complying with their licensing
agreements. Almost all commercial (shrinkwrapped) software is proprietary, but
many excellent new programs (such as Apache web server, Linux operating
system, and StarOffice office suite) are non-proprietary (and free).
(http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/proprietary-software.html )
5. Give 1 examples of proprietary software .
a.) Operating system
- Microsoft Windows 7 ( July 22 , 2009 ) , (a version of Microsoft
Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on
personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops,
netbooks, tablet PCs, and media center PCs ) ,
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7 )
b.) Application software
- Adobe photoshop ( June 30 , 2010 ) , (a graphics editing program
developed and published by Adobe Systems. ) ,
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Photoshop )
c.) Utility program
- Norton Antivirus ( 31 August 2010 )
developed and distributed by Symantec Corporation, provides malware
prevention and removal during a subscription period. It uses signatures
and heuristics to identify viruses. Other features include e-mail spam
filtering and phishing protection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_AntiVirus
6. What is operating system ?
An operating system is a program designed to run other programs on a computer.
A computers operating system is its most important program. It is considered the
backbone of a computer, managing both software and hardware resources.

Operating systems are responsible for everything from the control and allocation
of memory to recognizing input from external devices and transmitting output to
computer displays. They also manage files on computer hard drives and control
peripherals, like printers and scanners.
The operating system of a large computer system has even more work to do. Such
operating systems monitor different programs and users, making sure everything
runs smoothly, without interference, despite the fact that numerous devices and
programs are used simultaneously. An operating system also has a vital role to
play in security. Its job includes preventing unauthorized users from accessing the
computer system.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-operating-system.htm

7. What is application software ?

An application program (sometimes shortened to application) is any program
designed to perform a specific function directly for the user or, in some cases, for
another application program. Examples of application programs include word
processors; database programs; Web browsers; development tools; drawing, paint,
and image editing programs; and communication programs. Application programs
use the services of the computer's operating system and other supporting
programs. The formal requests for services and means of communicating with
other programs that a programmer uses in writing an application program is called
the application program interface (API).
http://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid92_gci507192,00.ht
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8. What is open source operating system ?
Open-source means that you can get the source code of the software for free
(source code is the code of the program written in a certain programing language).
Operating system is the software that you use to operate your PC (like Windows
or Linux) (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_an_open-source_operating_system
)
9. What is open source application software ?
An open source application software is something for which the source code is
available for download and anybody can modify it and release subsequent
versions of the same provided they mention the version of the source using which
they modified.
(http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Definition_open_source_application_software )

10. Explain the latest ICT hardware and software.

a) Hardware
Pixma iP2700 photo printer ( February 1 , 2010 )
It promises grain-free printing at resolutions of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and can
print 10 x 15cm borderless photos in approximately 55 seconds. It also includes
two software packages to correct underexposed images and for combining
sections of web pages into single documents. Printing a 10x15cm borderless
photo in approximately 55 seconds, the PIXMA iP2700 uses Canons ChromaLife
100+ system to give enhanced longevity and improved print quality to ensure that
images stay vibrant, colourful and fresh-looking for as long as possible.
Photolab-quality print speed: 10X15cm borderless photo in approx. 55 seconds
ISO speed approximately 7.0IPM black, 4.8IPM colour
4800 X 1200dpi, 2pl Photolab-quality
ChromaLife 100+ for long lasting, beautiful photos
Advanced software with Easy-WebPrint EX
Pigment Back Ink for crisp, sharp text
Unique new compact design

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10020102canonip2700.asp
b) Software
Microsoft Office 2010 ( June 15 , 2010 )

A productivity suite for Microsoft Windows and the successor to Microsoft

Office 2007. Office 2010 includes extended file format support , user interface
updates and a refined user experience. With the introduction of Office 2010, a
64-bit version of Office is available, although not for Windows XP or Windows
Server 2003. Office 2010 does not support Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
On April 15, 2010 , Office 2010 was released to manufacturing, with those
Volume Licensing customers who have Software Assurance being able to
download the software from April 27, 2010. The suite became available for retail
as well as online purchase on June 15, 2010.
Office 2010 marks the debut of free online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and OneNote, which work in popular web browsers (Internet Explorer,
Mozilla
Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari, but not Opera). A new edition of
Office,
Office Starter 2010, replaced the low-end home productivity software,
Microsoft
Works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Office_2010

11. What is pervasive computing ?

Pervasive computing is the trend towards increasingly ubiquitous (another name
for the movement is ubiquitous computing), connected computing devices in the
environment, a trend being brought about by a convergence of advanced
electronic - and particularly, wireless - technologies and the Internet. Pervasive

computing devices are not personal computers as we tend to think of them, but
very tiny - even invisible - devices, either mobile or embedded in almost any type
of object imaginable, including cars, tools, appliances, clothing and various
consumer goods - all communicating through increasingly interconnected
networks.
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci759337,00.html
12. Examples of pervasive computing
a.) Humancomputer interaction (HCI)
the study of interaction between people (users) and computers. It is often
regarded as the intersection of computer science, behavioral sciences, design and
several other fields of study. Interaction between users and computers occurs at
the user interface (or simply interface), which includes both software and
hardware, for example, general-purpose computer peripherals and large-scale
mechanical systems, such as aircraft and power plants.
b. )

13. What is hardware ?

Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices.
Internal hardware devices include motherboards, hard drives, and RAM. External
hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and scanners.
The internal hardware parts of a computer are often referred to as components, while
external hardware devices are usually called peripherals.
http://www.techterms.com/definition/hardware

Conclusion
The improvement of development in ICT not only helps us through by resolve
our daily life faster, easier but also have create a paperless enviroment naturally
good for our future.
Open Source can be used by anyone and because it has no copyright claims, so users
are free to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or
unmodified forms. Pervasive Computing is to make our lives easier because we can
interact
with computers. Besides that, we can easily give the computer commands and the
computer
will grant your wish.