How Slow is KDE?

[Tim Wunder]

On Monday 23 January 2006 3:27 pm, someone claiming to be Dallam Wych wrote:
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> My main problem with kde is that it historically required the QT toolkit
> which was non-free software and whose license(s) didn't comply with the
> GPL.
>

OK, fair enough. But the QT Open Source toolkit,  required by KDE, now is 
compatible with the GPL. (I imagine you are aware of that since you did use 
the past tense, but, for the edification of those that may not know).
http://www.trolltech.com/developer/faqs/index.html?catid=1953&id=191#answer
"Entry number: 191 - Is Qt Open Source Edition really free software in the GNU 
meaning of the word?
Answer:
Yes. The Qt Open Source Edition is free software both as in "no cost" and as 
in "free speech". Even more, it is actually available under the terms of the 
GNU GPL. This means you can link GPL'ed software to it, and you can take code 
from Qt and put it into other GPL'ed software. "

> The nice thing about linux is that it gives you several choices, so
> if kde floats your boat, enjoy :)
>

Agreed. 100%.

Tim

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