1. 2.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)
2.1 Meaning 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. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other
programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the
keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the
disk and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
2.2 Examples of open source (OS)
KUBUNTU LINUX
A user friendly operating system based on KDE the K Desktop Environment. With a
predictable six month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntuis the GNU/Linux
distribution for everyone. Improved desktop, updated application and 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 open sources 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 Fedora Project. The Fedora Project is open and
anyone is welcomed to join.