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Late Night Linux – Episode 319

Late Night Linux

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The Evolution of Desktop Environments

This chapter examines the historical factors behind the rise of GTK and the GNOME desktop environment amid licensing concerns with Qt. It speculates on how KDE could have dominated the Linux ecosystem and the implications of alternative historical paths, including the potential independence of Red Hat from IBM. The discussion highlights the balance between user-driven projects and corporate interests, reflecting on the resulting impact on accessibility and innovation in desktop usability.

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