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KDE celebrates the 29th birthday and kicks off the yearly fundraiser

19 hours ago
  • #KDE
  • #Fundraiser
  • #FreeSoftware
  • KDE celebrates its 29th anniversary and kicks off its yearly fundraiser with a goal of raising at least €50,000.
  • KDE focuses on producing first-class, free software that is increasingly adopted by various groups, but development costs are rising.
  • A core aim of KDE is to keep users in control of their digital life through privacy-conscious free software, supported by financial independence.
  • KDE supports environmental sustainability by campaigning against e-waste, exemplified by Microsoft's discontinuation of Windows 10 support.
  • KDE creates software that is accessible to those with older hardware or limited internet, reaching users often ignored by the tech industry.
  • KDE helps public institutions transition to free software, ensuring control over their systems and data without reliance on proprietary solutions.
  • Donors can download digital badges, printable cards, and other goodies after contributing to the fundraiser.