25 Years in Open Source: A KDE Developer's Bitter Farewell
2025-09-16
A 25-year veteran of the open-source world recounts their journey with KDE. From early days with Linux and contributions to Ubuntu and Kubuntu, to spearheading KDE Neon, they witnessed both the triumphs and the harsh realities of open source. Ultimately, a clash of ideals led to their expulsion from the project, resulting in the loss of their job, friends, and family. This poignant account reflects on the commercialization of open-source communities and the crucial importance of worker rights.
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