Leaving KDE after 25 years
11 hours ago
- #Open-Source
- #KDE
- #Career-Journey
- Started with SuSE Linux 6.2 at university, sparking interest in coding and open-source.
- Involved in KDE and Qt development, inspired by IBM's prediction of Linux dominating desktops.
- Joined the Ubuntu project, focusing on Kubuntu, and traveled globally to promote open-source software.
- Transitioned to KDE neon under Blue Systems, aiming to make KDE more self-reliant.
- Faced challenges with KDE neon's resilience and team reduction, impacting quality.
- Blue Systems shut down after the founder announced his terminal illness.
- Proposed a cooperative business model for the new company, Tech Paladin, but was excluded.
- Lost contact with long-time colleagues after advocating for equal rights and fair profit sharing.
- Reflects on 25 years with KDE, its highs and lows, and personal losses including family.
- Now living a digital nomad lifestyle after losing career, friends, and family.