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KDE releases documentary
Publication: LWN.net
Author: jzb
Source published: 15/10/2026, 13:24:31 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 13:53:32 UTC
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Briefings
KDE released a documentary titled 'The KDE Documentary – A Story of Free Software Underdogs' as part of its 30th anniversary in 2026. The film chronicles the project's origins in 1996 when Matthias Ettrich initiated the Linux desktop project, leading to the creation of KDE. It details the Qt licensing conflict, the rivalry with GNOME, the success of KHTML, and the contentious KDE 4 release. The video is available on YouTube.
Key points
- The KDE documentary was released in 2026 as part of the project's 30th anniversary celebration.
- The film traces KDE's history from 1996, starting with Matthias Ettrich's Usenet post, to the Qt licensing fight and KDE 4 release.
Context and limitations
The documentary covers three decades of KDE history, including the Qt licensing fight, GNOME rivalry, KHTML success, and KDE 4 release. Specific dates beyond 1996 are not provided, and the video is only available on YouTube.
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