Salam and a very pleasant day to the readers.
First of all, i would like express my appreciation to my course coordinator, Dr. Siti Fatimah Mohd. Yassin, and our course lecturer, Mr. Tg Norazlan Tg Sulaiman for their dedication, support and commitment through this short semester. Here I would also like to thank my partner for this course, Mohd Aizulnizam Abu Bakar for his good commitment for all the tasks given for us.
Throughout this course, i have learned a lot of new things on technology. To be honest, there a lot more new things for me to discover in the future on computer. I also understand that to be a good teacher who produce interesting lessons is not as easy as the perception of our citizen. It really needs skills and right techniques. Computer and technology is one of the best way to do that.
Last but not least, i would like to thanks everyone who gave their support unti the end of the short semester. Thank you.
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Saturday 20 August 2011
Week 7b (Database)
TASK !!
Plan, create and edit a simple database for student management information using OpenOffice.org Base in a creative, innovative and ethical ways
Plan the data structure for Student management information for each table (only use student name in Student Table, but not others):
Tables: Create table in Design view (4 separate tables)
o student table (use student ID as a Primary key)
o parent table (use student ID as a Primary key)
o curriculum table (use student ID as a Primary key)
o co-curriculum table(use student ID as a Primary key)
Tool->Relationship: Create relationships between tables by linking the student ID (That is why not to create student name for other tables except Student Table!)
Use Wizard to Create Form:
o Student Form
o Parent Form
o Curriculum Form
o Co-curriculum Form
Data entry using Form (Note: do not use table for data entry)
Create several queries from the database
Create reports based on the queries
By doing Assignment 9, I have learnt how to create database using OpenOffice.org Base rather than using Microsoft Access. Before this, most of my friends told me that using OpenOffice.org is much easier. Thus after i finish this task, i mat claim that every program have their own pros and cons. The usage and rating of the prog depends on the users actually. But in my point of view, i do prefer OpenOffice.org.
Plan, create and edit a simple database for student management information using OpenOffice.org Base in a creative, innovative and ethical ways
Plan the data structure for Student management information for each table (only use student name in Student Table, but not others):
Tables: Create table in Design view (4 separate tables)
o student table (use student ID as a Primary key)
o parent table (use student ID as a Primary key)
o curriculum table (use student ID as a Primary key)
o co-curriculum table(use student ID as a Primary key)
Tool->Relationship: Create relationships between tables by linking the student ID (That is why not to create student name for other tables except Student Table!)
Use Wizard to Create Form:
o Student Form
o Parent Form
o Curriculum Form
o Co-curriculum Form
Data entry using Form (Note: do not use table for data entry)
Create several queries from the database
Create reports based on the queries
By doing Assignment 9, I have learnt how to create database using OpenOffice.org Base rather than using Microsoft Access. Before this, most of my friends told me that using OpenOffice.org is much easier. Thus after i finish this task, i mat claim that every program have their own pros and cons. The usage and rating of the prog depends on the users actually. But in my point of view, i do prefer OpenOffice.org.
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Week 7a ( Spreadsheet)
Week 7a (Spreadsheet)
Learning about Spreadsheet by doing Assignment 8 (8a & 8b)
Learning by doing Assignment 8a
Plan, create and edit a simple one year personal financial management (income and spending) spreadsheet using OpenOffice.org Calc.
Name the sheet according to the month ie Aug11, Sept11 …. Jul12
Create a formula to calculate a balance for each month (ie. balance of august – will be added to the balance of sept). Link the formula between the sheets.
Upload the file to google docs (spreadsheet) and edit it if necessary. Share with your lecturers.
Openoffice Calc
- Set formula ( use of “=”)
- ∑
- Function wizard
- Link between sheets
Learning by doing Assignment 8b
Microsoft Excel
Plan, create and edit a spreadsheet of students score and grade analysis (use function: define name for table of grade and score; VLOOKUP to refer to the grade of the score, STDEV and AVERAGE or the score; COUNTIF to calculate how many students for each grade; create suitable and meaningful graph Graph; sort to rank the highest to the lowest score for each subject; filter to select based on certain queries:
>> Microsoft Excel
o Define name
o Fill Series
o VLOOKUP
o STDEV
o AVERAGE
o COUNTIF
o Graph
o Sort
o Filter
While finishing this assignment, i learn that there are a lot of new things for me to discover about program especially OSS because they are full of functions which can make thelesson become more interesting. I also learn that some data are very easy to organize using this kind of program in a short period of time.
Learning about Spreadsheet by doing Assignment 8 (8a & 8b)
Learning by doing Assignment 8a
Plan, create and edit a simple one year personal financial management (income and spending) spreadsheet using OpenOffice.org Calc.
Name the sheet according to the month ie Aug11, Sept11 …. Jul12
Create a formula to calculate a balance for each month (ie. balance of august – will be added to the balance of sept). Link the formula between the sheets.
Upload the file to google docs (spreadsheet) and edit it if necessary. Share with your lecturers.
Openoffice Calc
- Set formula ( use of “=”)
- ∑
- Function wizard
- Link between sheets
Learning by doing Assignment 8b
Microsoft Excel
Plan, create and edit a spreadsheet of students score and grade analysis (use function: define name for table of grade and score; VLOOKUP to refer to the grade of the score, STDEV and AVERAGE or the score; COUNTIF to calculate how many students for each grade; create suitable and meaningful graph Graph; sort to rank the highest to the lowest score for each subject; filter to select based on certain queries:
>> Microsoft Excel
o Define name
o Fill Series
o VLOOKUP
o STDEV
o AVERAGE
o COUNTIF
o Graph
o Sort
o Filter
While finishing this assignment, i learn that there are a lot of new things for me to discover about program especially OSS because they are full of functions which can make thelesson become more interesting. I also learn that some data are very easy to organize using this kind of program in a short period of time.
Thursday 11 August 2011
Week 6 (Creative Effective Multimedia Production)
Learning by doing Assignment 7 (7a & 7b)using multimedia authoring software: Microsoft PowerPoint & OpenOffice.org Impress
Assignment 7a
Based on assignment 5 - mini research, create a presentation kit using OpenOffice.org Impress.
Follow the guideline/rule for good presentation skills.
Upload the presentation using Google docs and share with your course mate. Edit the presentation if necessary.
Assignment 7b
Develop a multimedia courseware: learning about the content you choose for assignment 1 using Microsoft PowerPoint.
The courseware should include all multimedia elements: video (edit in Windows Movie Maker); a layered graphic/image (edit in GIMP); (custom animation; edit in GIMP) & audio (record and edit using Audacity.)
(but, animated gif – using Insert -> Picture, the animation can viewed in the presentation F5)
Publish the courseware (package for CD)
After finishing this two assignment, i may conclude that both software (Microsoft PowerPoint and OpenOffice.org Impress) have similarities in terms of functions. Although they are different in terms of user interface, both are user friendly.
Besides, i also learned that using this kind of program will make the lesson become interesting. The best part of this assignment is i know how to express or create something to make the viewer understand better about something new.
These are very useful for creating teaching aids in future to make our teaching more interesting.
Assignment 7a
Based on assignment 5 - mini research, create a presentation kit using OpenOffice.org Impress.
Follow the guideline/rule for good presentation skills.
Upload the presentation using Google docs and share with your course mate. Edit the presentation if necessary.
Assignment 7b
Develop a multimedia courseware: learning about the content you choose for assignment 1 using Microsoft PowerPoint.
The courseware should include all multimedia elements: video (edit in Windows Movie Maker); a layered graphic/image (edit in GIMP); (custom animation; edit in GIMP) & audio (record and edit using Audacity.)
(but, animated gif – using Insert -> Picture, the animation can viewed in the presentation F5)
Publish the courseware (package for CD)
After finishing this two assignment, i may conclude that both software (Microsoft PowerPoint and OpenOffice.org Impress) have similarities in terms of functions. Although they are different in terms of user interface, both are user friendly.
Besides, i also learned that using this kind of program will make the lesson become interesting. The best part of this assignment is i know how to express or create something to make the viewer understand better about something new.
These are very useful for creating teaching aids in future to make our teaching more interesting.
Tuesday 9 August 2011
Week 5 (Multimedia in Education)
For this week~
We learnt about multimedia that can be used in education by completing assignment 6 (6a&6b)
There are several basic aspects of creating and editing pictures :
2D Graphic Editing Software
- 2D graphic types: bitmap and vector images
Graphic/Image file formats
RGB (Red,Green & Blue) & CMK [or CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow & black)] colour
Microsoft Paint/ Paint Brush
Shapes/smart Art PowerPoint
GIMP (OSS)
Online – google draw (collaborative drawing)
OpenOffice Draw (OSS)
Assignment 6a
My pair, Aizul and i are required to plan, design and create a brochure / leaflet using Microsoft Publisher. There are several template available to be chosen to save user's time. The content is related the topic for assignment 1,4,5. Use the graphics/image created using any graphic editors mentioned above. Save the document in original format and .pdf format.
Assignment 6b
We are required to plan, design and create a booklet using bookfold function in Microsoft Word (Page Layout > Margins > Custom Margins > (under Margins tab) Pages > bookfold).
The content is related the topic for assignment 1,4,5. The report in journal article format can be value added by inserting related graphic. Use the graphics/image created using any graphic editors mentioned above. Make a cover using of the booklet – using 2 Column.
Based on this two task, we learn how to do distribute information and delivering messages interactively and efficiently.
We learnt about multimedia that can be used in education by completing assignment 6 (6a&6b)
There are several basic aspects of creating and editing pictures :
2D Graphic Editing Software
- 2D graphic types: bitmap and vector images
Graphic/Image file formats
RGB (Red,Green & Blue) & CMK [or CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow & black)] colour
Microsoft Paint/ Paint Brush
Shapes/smart Art PowerPoint
GIMP (OSS)
Online – google draw (collaborative drawing)
OpenOffice Draw (OSS)
Assignment 6a
My pair, Aizul and i are required to plan, design and create a brochure / leaflet using Microsoft Publisher. There are several template available to be chosen to save user's time. The content is related the topic for assignment 1,4,5. Use the graphics/image created using any graphic editors mentioned above. Save the document in original format and .pdf format.
Assignment 6b
We are required to plan, design and create a booklet using bookfold function in Microsoft Word (Page Layout > Margins > Custom Margins > (under Margins tab) Pages > bookfold).
The content is related the topic for assignment 1,4,5. The report in journal article format can be value added by inserting related graphic. Use the graphics/image created using any graphic editors mentioned above. Make a cover using of the booklet – using 2 Column.
Based on this two task, we learn how to do distribute information and delivering messages interactively and efficiently.
Saturday 6 August 2011
Week 4 ( Part 2) - Journal
After processing and analysing our data that we've collected earlier, we are required to write a report on our topic.
Journal
The Problem Regarding Open Source SOftware (OSS)
By Mohamad Iqbal Afham bin Mohd Afandi & Mohd Aizulnizam b Abu Bakar
B. Ed. TESL UKM-IPG KDRI
>> Report your mini research in journal article format complete with reference
1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review
5. Research Approach
6. Finding
7. Discussion
8. Recommendation and Conclusion
Group members can access the file through my Yahoo! Group File
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chernteechew/files/
or
download the file straight from the link below
E-Learning Journal Report.odt
(week4 E-Learning Journal Report)
Through our research, we found out that there are pros and cons of using Open Source Software. The research is based on the questionnaire and surveys done by both of us to get the point of views from computer users.
Personally, in my opinion, there are a number of disadvantages of using OSS as free software are usually not as good as the one which need to be bought to use. Some company just create OSS to get profit without doing on-going improvement to the software. But at the same time there is no doubt that OSS also are good for computer users because they can be re-programme according to the needs of the users making it suitable almost all the time.
Journal
The Problem Regarding Open Source SOftware (OSS)
By Mohamad Iqbal Afham bin Mohd Afandi & Mohd Aizulnizam b Abu Bakar
B. Ed. TESL UKM-IPG KDRI
>> Report your mini research in journal article format complete with reference
1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review
5. Research Approach
6. Finding
7. Discussion
8. Recommendation and Conclusion
Group members can access the file through my Yahoo! Group File
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chernteechew/files/
or
download the file straight from the link below
E-Learning Journal Report.odt
(week4 E-Learning Journal Report)
Through our research, we found out that there are pros and cons of using Open Source Software. The research is based on the questionnaire and surveys done by both of us to get the point of views from computer users.
Personally, in my opinion, there are a number of disadvantages of using OSS as free software are usually not as good as the one which need to be bought to use. Some company just create OSS to get profit without doing on-going improvement to the software. But at the same time there is no doubt that OSS also are good for computer users because they can be re-programme according to the needs of the users making it suitable almost all the time.
Friday 5 August 2011
Week 4 ( Part 1) - SPSS
This week's task is the input for Assignment 5. So basically this week we will eventually be learning by doing Assignment 5 - mini research.
There are several methods that can be used to record and analyse data using simple surveys which can be created using SurveyMonkey and Google doc (spreadsheed & Form).
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) is a computer aided quantitative data analysis where it is a useful software for various kinds of analysis. IBM, who is experience in software development, is the developer of this SPSS Statistics software. They claim that SPSS is the world’s leading statistical software for business, government, research and academic organizations.
Below are several description about SPSS by IBM from their official website
(http://www-01.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/)
IBM SPSS Statistics puts the power of advanced statistical analysis in your hands.
With IBM SPSS Modeler, you can quickly discover patterns and trends in your data more easily, using a unique visual interface supported by advanced analytics.
Get an accurate view of people's attitudes, preferences, and opinions with IBM SPSS Data Collection.
Use IBM SPSS Deployment products to drive high-impact decisions by making analytics a vital part of your business.
Before we start our Assignment 5, we are required to study about ~
DIKW: Data-> Information-> knowledge -> wisdom
This DIKW is related to what we are going to do where it serve as a guideline on how should we carry out a survey so that we are able to produce a good quality of qualitative analysis and research.
We are required to:
SPSS:
1. From the printed questionnaire, use pencil for giving code for the variable of each item. Example
Form ID: (give values 1 to 10, 10 -20)
Gender: 1. Female 2. Male
Scale:
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Less agree
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. Open SPSS and start naming the variable using Variable View. Example
Name: Form ID ; type: Numeric:; width : 8; decimals: 0; Label
Form Identification; values: none
Name: Gender; type: numeric; width: 8; decimals: 0; Label Value (1, Male, etc.)
3. Data Entry (for printed questionnaire) using Data View
4. In data view, Data -> Merge / import data from Online Questionnaire spreadsheet (make sure that the variable is the same)
5. Run the analyze ->descriptive data: Frequencies
6. Output will be displayed in SPSS Viewer
7. The table and graph can be copied from SPSS Viewer to OpenOffice Writer for reporting.
The data that we have created earlier from SurveyMonkey is excluded because it it just a pilot test.
To sum up everything, this week task is based on what we had done the previous week (online questionnaire)using Google Document and Surveymonkey where we have to do a gathered data using Statistical Package For Social Science (SPSS) . SPSS is a computer aided data analysis where it is useful for analysing data. Thus, this is the task for this week and this program had helped me a lot in learning how to gather data in a way which is easy to be viewed and understood by everyone. thank you =)
There are several methods that can be used to record and analyse data using simple surveys which can be created using SurveyMonkey and Google doc (spreadsheed & Form).
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) is a computer aided quantitative data analysis where it is a useful software for various kinds of analysis. IBM, who is experience in software development, is the developer of this SPSS Statistics software. They claim that SPSS is the world’s leading statistical software for business, government, research and academic organizations.
Below are several description about SPSS by IBM from their official website
(http://www-01.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/)
IBM SPSS Statistics puts the power of advanced statistical analysis in your hands.
With IBM SPSS Modeler, you can quickly discover patterns and trends in your data more easily, using a unique visual interface supported by advanced analytics.
Get an accurate view of people's attitudes, preferences, and opinions with IBM SPSS Data Collection.
Use IBM SPSS Deployment products to drive high-impact decisions by making analytics a vital part of your business.
Before we start our Assignment 5, we are required to study about ~
DIKW: Data-> Information-> knowledge -> wisdom
This DIKW is related to what we are going to do where it serve as a guideline on how should we carry out a survey so that we are able to produce a good quality of qualitative analysis and research.
We are required to:
SPSS:
1. From the printed questionnaire, use pencil for giving code for the variable of each item. Example
Form ID: (give values 1 to 10, 10 -20)
Gender: 1. Female 2. Male
Scale:
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Less agree
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
2. Open SPSS and start naming the variable using Variable View. Example
Name: Form ID ; type: Numeric:; width : 8; decimals: 0; Label
Form Identification; values: none
Name: Gender; type: numeric; width: 8; decimals: 0; Label Value (1, Male, etc.)
3. Data Entry (for printed questionnaire) using Data View
4. In data view, Data -> Merge / import data from Online Questionnaire spreadsheet (make sure that the variable is the same)
5. Run the analyze ->descriptive data: Frequencies
6. Output will be displayed in SPSS Viewer
7. The table and graph can be copied from SPSS Viewer to OpenOffice Writer for reporting.
The data that we have created earlier from SurveyMonkey is excluded because it it just a pilot test.
To sum up everything, this week task is based on what we had done the previous week (online questionnaire)using Google Document and Surveymonkey where we have to do a gathered data using Statistical Package For Social Science (SPSS) . SPSS is a computer aided data analysis where it is useful for analysing data. Thus, this is the task for this week and this program had helped me a lot in learning how to gather data in a way which is easy to be viewed and understood by everyone. thank you =)
Sunday 31 July 2011
Week 3b (Online Questionnaire)
As for this week, we are required to carry out a mini research by creating a simple questionnaire with 10 questions on the topic "zopen Source Software (OSS)".
We are required to~
Create a questionnaire (Pilot test) using Survey Monkey
1. Register – free sign-up at http://www.surveymonkey.com/
2. Add questions (use multiple choise – one answer only)
3. Collect and analysis data online (pilot test – give the link to our coursemates)
4. Ask our classmate to comment or each question/item.
My partner (Teh Hui Yen) and I had completed the survey form and provided below is the link.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R68FX7G
We had edited our question as our lecturer commented on our survey is not the correct way of carrying out a survey. So, we search for informations on how to create a questionnaire and consult Mr. Kulan again.
Then
We are required to:
Create Questionnaire using Google Document
1. Use gmail account
2. Open https://docs.google.com/ or click on documents
3. Create New → Form
4. Add demography and item/question in variety format – multiple choice, Checkboxes and scale
5. Explore the use of function Save, open, edit form
6. Ask several coursemates to test the online questionnaire.
7. Explore the use of Spreadsheet for this online questionnaire and Download as Excel format (xls) ( this file will be imported in SPSS)
8. Correct the questions based on the feedback
9. Ask the students from IPG KS (Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Sarawak) to answer the survey.
The questionnaire in google docs can be printed and distribute it to any students in your campus (each pair gets at least 10 respondents).
To sum up, the task for week 3 is my partner, Aizulnizam and i have to do online questionnaire to be answered by the class members. First, we have to list out the questions based on our topic. Open Source Software. Then, using www.surveymonkey.com, we make out the questionnaire and post it in our facebook group to be responded by other class members. Then, we need to do another questionnaire using Google Document and email it to the class members. The result were gathered as the data are needed for the next task. Thank You =)
We are required to~
Create a questionnaire (Pilot test) using Survey Monkey
1. Register – free sign-up at http://www.surveymonkey.com/
2. Add questions (use multiple choise – one answer only)
3. Collect and analysis data online (pilot test – give the link to our coursemates)
4. Ask our classmate to comment or each question/item.
My partner (Teh Hui Yen) and I had completed the survey form and provided below is the link.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R68FX7G
We had edited our question as our lecturer commented on our survey is not the correct way of carrying out a survey. So, we search for informations on how to create a questionnaire and consult Mr. Kulan again.
Then
We are required to:
Create Questionnaire using Google Document
1. Use gmail account
2. Open https://docs.google.com/ or click on documents
3. Create New → Form
4. Add demography and item/question in variety format – multiple choice, Checkboxes and scale
5. Explore the use of function Save, open, edit form
6. Ask several coursemates to test the online questionnaire.
7. Explore the use of Spreadsheet for this online questionnaire and Download as Excel format (xls) ( this file will be imported in SPSS)
8. Correct the questions based on the feedback
9. Ask the students from IPG KS (Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Sarawak) to answer the survey.
The questionnaire in google docs can be printed and distribute it to any students in your campus (each pair gets at least 10 respondents).
To sum up, the task for week 3 is my partner, Aizulnizam and i have to do online questionnaire to be answered by the class members. First, we have to list out the questions based on our topic. Open Source Software. Then, using www.surveymonkey.com, we make out the questionnaire and post it in our facebook group to be responded by other class members. Then, we need to do another questionnaire using Google Document and email it to the class members. The result were gathered as the data are needed for the next task. Thank You =)
Friday 29 July 2011
Week 3a (Literature Review)
Salam and good day to everyone !!
Today i'm going to write about what my partner and i had done based on the task given by our lecturer. We were given the topic Open Source Software and both of us need to do some literature review. Based on the term Open Source Software, we had choose the topic How To Ensure The Effective Usage of Open Source Software (OSS) for Malaysians. The file then was uploaded in the yahoo groups for other class members review. Thank You =)
Today i'm going to write about what my partner and i had done based on the task given by our lecturer. We were given the topic Open Source Software and both of us need to do some literature review. Based on the term Open Source Software, we had choose the topic How To Ensure The Effective Usage of Open Source Software (OSS) for Malaysians. The file then was uploaded in the yahoo groups for other class members review. Thank You =)
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Week 2b (CMS/LMS)
This new task is about Learning Management system (CMS/LMS). According to the instruction, I need to discuss and study about C/LMS with my partner, Aizulnizam and as a result of some researches, we are required to create a google document about this subject. We also must list the advantages and disadvantages of C/LMS with any open source software for C/LMS. After the discussion, we had come out with a complete report and it must be attached to our own yahoo group. After completing the first task, we need to update our blog and reflect what we have done based n the task given.
Monday 25 July 2011
Reflection ^^
Based on the topic Open Source Software (OSS), i have searched a lot of information on software and it was a good step for me to know better about today's technology which undergo changes every seconds. I have learned that there are a lot of advantages and disadvantages of using open source software. The examples of advantages and disadvantages can be read in the [previous post where i have posted some of the pros and cons of OSS. I also learned how to choose the right software to be installed to my pc so that the software wil never be wasted and be used efficiently.
Week 2 !! (Think, Pair, Share)
Hi everyone! Very, very, very sorry to all of you because of this late posting because of some unavoidable factors. =.='
Now, let's go to the main business. My partner, Aizul and me had been given a task to do some research on the topic Open Source Software. As a start, let me brief a little bit on what Open Source Software (OSS) all about. OSS refers to software that is developed, tested, or improved through public collaboration and distributed with the idea that there must be shared with other, ensuring that the software are opened to the public which also open to future collaboration.
OSS are free to get and it will develops from time to time because the program can be improve or change based on the needs of the users. As a conclusion for this characteristic of OSS, it would produce a number of advantages and disadvantages. based on some research we had done, here are a number of advantages and disadvantages of using or having Open Source Software.
Advantages of Open Source Software.
>>Free and capable.
>>Everybody have the right to modify the code of the software and make it suitable for their own environment.
>>New versions are released all the time because it is free and no profit is gained by programming the software.
>>Many people have access to the code, meaning that there are a large number of sources for support.
>>Free to use, free to be distributed and free to modify.
Disadvantages of Open Source Software.
In this post, i would like to share a number of Open Source Software which are usually used by the computer users in the world :
Now, let's go to the main business. My partner, Aizul and me had been given a task to do some research on the topic Open Source Software. As a start, let me brief a little bit on what Open Source Software (OSS) all about. OSS refers to software that is developed, tested, or improved through public collaboration and distributed with the idea that there must be shared with other, ensuring that the software are opened to the public which also open to future collaboration.
OSS are free to get and it will develops from time to time because the program can be improve or change based on the needs of the users. As a conclusion for this characteristic of OSS, it would produce a number of advantages and disadvantages. based on some research we had done, here are a number of advantages and disadvantages of using or having Open Source Software.
Advantages of Open Source Software.
>>Free and capable.
>>Everybody have the right to modify the code of the software and make it suitable for their own environment.
>>New versions are released all the time because it is free and no profit is gained by programming the software.
>>Many people have access to the code, meaning that there are a large number of sources for support.
>>Free to use, free to be distributed and free to modify.
Disadvantages of Open Source Software.
- Many development of software happens all the time and it is hard to search for the most up-to-date version.
- Not all hardware is compatible with the software.
- Most of them are not reliable
- No guarantee for updates
In this post, i would like to share a number of Open Source Software which are usually used by the computer users in the world :
- Linux (see http://www.linux.org/): a computer operating system and kernel originating as a UNIX system and existing in many versions.
- GNOME (see http://www.gnome.org/): a desktop development environment providing tools for developing desktop applications (as well as its own basic desktop applications) and available for Linux and other UNIX systems.
- KDE (see http://www.kde.org/): another desktop development environment.
- Apache (see http://www.apache.org/): a web server program (for supplying pages in response to requests) used in most web server computers and available for Windows as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- Firefox (see http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/): a web client program (for viewing and hearing web pages) available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- Dovecot (see http://www.dovecot.org/): an email server program (for sending and receiving email) supporting POP3 and IMAP and available for Linux and other UNIX systems.
- Postfix (see http://www.postfix.org): an email server program (for sending and receiving email) supporting SMTP and available for Linux and other UNIX systems.
- SquirrelMail (see http://squirrelmail.org/): 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 as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- Thunderbird (see http://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird/): an email client program (for reading and writing email) supporting POP3, IMAP and SMTP and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- OpenOffice (see http://www.openoffice.org/): an office application set (for word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, picture drawing and data base access) compatible with all other major office application sets such as Office and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- KOffice: (see http://www.koffice.org/): another office application set.
- Asterisk: (see http://www.asterisk.org/): a Private Branch eXchange (PBX) providing features such as interactive voice response, conference bridging and call queuing (as well as analogue, digital and VoIP telephony), supporting H.323, SIP and IAX2 (and other VoIP protocols), and available for Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- FreeSWITCH (see http://www.freeswitch.org/): a VoIP development environment providing tools for developing applications like phones and switches, supporting H.323, SIP and IAX2 (and other VoIP protocols), and available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
- GnuGK (see http://www.gnugk.org/): a VoIP gatekeeper (for some H.323 deployments) available for Windows and Mac as well as Linux and other UNIX systems.
Sunday 10 July 2011
First Class of The Short Semester !
Its's the first class for the subject GGGE1155 Computer In Education. During the class, we were briefed about this subject by our lecturer, YM Tengku Azlan and based on the course proforma, my classmates and i started to plan and work on what we have to do throughout this semester. As for this, i would like to share what we have to do as a start, first of all, we have to create two email accounts- Yahoo and Gmail. Next, using the emails we have to create a facebook account, a blog, create a group on Yahoo. All this tasks actually taught me to be an individual who is good in a lot of aspects especially in the technology which always becoming advance from days to days. i think that's all i want to share for the time being. thank you ! =)
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