The document discusses recent developments in open source software and hardware from 2014. It describes the latest open source operating systems Chrome OS and iOS 8 which were released in September 2014. It also discusses recent open source application software releases of CCleaner in August 2014 and VLC Media Player in September 2014. For hardware, it outlines the Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 graphics card from September 2014 and AMD Radeon R9 295X2 from April 2014. It also briefly summarizes Sony Vegas video editing software versions 12 and 13.

1. THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE AVAILABLE AND THE
LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT
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2. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Meaning Of Open Source Software ( OSS )
Open source software (OSS) is defined as computer software for which the source code and
certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders areprovided 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 to operate 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 coming out of the computer must also
be translated into something usable for the operator.
Meaning Of Software
Organized information in the form of operating systems, utilities, programs, and applications
that enable computers to work.Software consists of carefully-organized instructions and code
written by programmers in any of various special computer languages. Software is divided
commonly into two main categories:
 System software - Software that is used to control and manage computer devices and
operations.
 Application software - Software that is used to help a user perform a task and solve a
problem.

3. 2.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE OPERATINGSYSTEM (OS)
2.1 Meaning of open source OS
Open source operating system refers to a program in which the source code is available to the
general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge and a set of
programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardwar
resources.
2.2 Examples of open source OS
a) Chrome OS (22 September 2014)
Chrome OS is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed by
Google to work with web applications and installed applications. Initially, Chrome
OS was almost a pure web thin client operating system, with only a handful of
"native" applications, but Google gradually began encouraging developers to
create "packaged applications", some of which can work offline. In 2014, Google
upgraded its Play Store standards for packaged apps, requiring that these
applications work offline. Around the same time, Google also announced that
Chrome OS would gain the ability to run Android apps natively, by late 2014. In
September 2014, App Runtime for Chrome (beta) was launched together with four
Android apps being able to run on Chrome OS.
Chrome OS is built upon the open source project called Chromium OSwhich,
unlike Chrome OS, can be compiled from the downloaded source code. Chrome
OS is the commercial version installed on specific hardware from Google's
manufacturing partners.[9] The launch date for retail hardware featuring Chrome
OS was delayed from late 2010 to June 15, 2011, when "Chromebooks" from
Samsung, and then Acer shipped in July

4. b) IOS 8 ( 17 September 2014 )
iOS 8 is the eighth major release of the iOS mobile operating system designed by
Apple Inc. as the successor to iOS 7. It was announced at the company's
Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014 on June 2, 2014, and was
released on September 17, 2014.A new app named Health and a corresponding
framework named HealthKit became available with the release.Upon the release,
Siri was updated to support hands-free activation and music identification using
Shazam.Voice and video messages are automatically deleted unless the user saves
them for future reference. Interactive notifications let the user respond to texts
without leaving the app they are currently using.Five days after release, iOS 8 had
been installed on 46% of Apple devices.

5. 3.0 THE LATEST OPEN SOURCE APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
3.1 Meaning of open source application software.
Open source application software refers to a program in which the source code is available to
the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge and a
computer program or a suite of compute programs that performs a particular functions for the
user. Application software includes all programs that perform specific task.
3.2 Example of open sources application software.
a) Ccleaner (26 August 2014 )
CCleaner (also known as Crap Cleaner), developed by Piriform, is a utility program used to
clean potentially unwanted files (including temporary internet files, where malicious
programs and code tend to reside) and invalid Windows Registry entries from a computer.A
public version 1.01 for Mac OS X has been released along with a Network Edition. Its
technology includes the ability to defrag the drives and access the system information in the
online service "Agomo", developed by Piriform.

6. b) VLC MEDIA PLAYER ( 5 September 2014 )
VLC media player (commonly known as VLC) is a portable, free and open-source, cross-
platform media player and streaming media server written by the VideoLAN project.
VLC media player supports many audio and video compression methods and file formats,
including DVD-Video, video CD and streaming protocols. It is able to stream media over
computer networks and to transcode multimedia files.[8]
The default distribution of VLC includes a large number of free decoding and encoding
libraries, avoiding the need for finding/calibrating proprietary plugins. Many of VLC's codecs
are provided by the libavcodec library from the FFmpeg project, but it uses mainly its own
muxer and demuxers and its own protocols implementations. It also gained distinction as the
first player to support playback of encrypted DVDs on Linux and OS X by using the
libdvdcss DVD decryption library.

7. 4.0 THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN ICT
4.1 Hardware
Name Of
Product
Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 AMD Radeon R9 295X2
Release
Date
September 19 2014 April 8 2014
Difference Nvidia AMD
VRAM 4GB 8GB
Power 500 Watts 500 Watts

8. 4.2 Software
PREVIOUS
(Sony Vegas Pro 12)
AFTER
(Sony Vegas Pro13)
Vegas™ Pro 12 introduces an impressive
number of new features that make the
software more powerful than ever. With over
40 new features, you're sure to find several
that make big improvements to your
workflow. While I can't cover all of the new
features in this article, I'll summarize several
of the major ones so that you'll get a good
taste of what Vegas Pro 12 has to offer.
Vegas™ Pro 13 is a contemporary NLE
designed for complete creative control. New
features include advanced archival tools,
sophisticated audio metering, and the Vegas
Pro Connect mobile iPad companion app.
Vegas™ Pro 13 comes complete with DVD
Architect™ Pro 6, Dolby® Digital Professional
Encoder, and plug-in collections from
FXHOME, NewBlueFX, and iZotope®.

9. 5.0 PERVASIVE COMPUTING
5.1 Meaning of pervasive computing
Pervasive computing means the technology that is gracefully integrated in our everyday life.
The user is no longer aware of this embedded technology. It used web technology, portable
devices, wireless communications and nomadic or ubiquitous computing systems. Other
terms for pervasive computing are Ubiquitous Computing, Calm Technology and Things
That Think. It is about the ability to deliver any information to any devices over any network.
5.2 Examples of pervasive computing.
UHD 4K HU9000 Series Curved Smart TV - 78” Class ( 24 February 2014 )
Discover the ultimate immersive experience with the new curved design and lifelike UHD 4K
picture quality of the Samsung Smart HU9000 UHD TV. Watch any movie, sport, show or
streaming content at 4 times the resolution of full HD with UHD Upscaling.

10. Features
Curved Panel
Samsung’s curved screen is supported with proprietary technology that creates an accurate
picture with exceptional color, without any picture distortion. It has a dramatically improved
field of view that creates a panoramic effect and helps the picture feel bigger.
UHD Upscaling
UHD Upscaling delivers the complete UHD picture experience with a proprietary process
including signal analysis, noise reduction, UHD upscaling and detail enhancement to
seamlessly upconvert SD, HD or full HD content to UHD-level picture quality.

11. Xperia™ Z3 ( 1 December 2014 )
The Sony Xperia Z3 is a high-end Android smartphone produced by Sony. The Z3, at that
point known by the project code name "Leo", was unveiled during a press conference in IFA
2014 on 4 September 2014. Like its predecessor, the Xperia Z3 is water and dust proof with
an IP rating of IP65 and IP68. The phone features a new display, a Snapdragon 801 processor
and the ability to record 4K videos. Sony announced that the device will be able to play
PlayStation 4 games via Remote Play. A Sony’s representative said that the company has “no
intent to bring remote play to any device other than Xperia.” But it has been ported to other
Android devices unofficially.

12. Dive into new experiences
Premium design and the highest waterproof rating
Xperia Z3 is the smartphone that does more and goes further – whether further is a run in the
rain or a dive into the pool on a sunny summer holiday. With the highest waterproof rating*, you
can find your way in a downpour, take pictures underwater or just wipe off your phone after an
unexpected spill. Combined with a super-slim body and aluminium frame, Xperia Z3 is the
Android smartphone that teams durability with beauty.

13. Play at another level
The only smartphone with PS4™ Remote Play
Say sayonara to casual gaming. PS4™ Remote Play on the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact brings
real PS4 gaming to a premium tablet*. Access your PS4 console via your home Wi-Fi network
and play your favourite games with your DUALSHOCK®4 controller in any room. The Xperia Z3
Tablet Compact matches the latest gaming with the best Sony technologies. With a super-bright
display and digital noise-cancelling technology, immersing yourself in your game has never been
easier.

14. 6.0 CONCLUSION
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.
REFERENCE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_OS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_8
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CCleaner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VLC_media_player
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980
http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R9295X28GD5/
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro
http://www.samsung.com/us/video/uhd-tv
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Xperia_Z3