Yhn EnvironmentEnvironment first seen 1 d ago, last 42 min ago, peak #6

Common Desktop Environment released as open source

Original: Common Desktop Environment available now as open-source

The Common Desktop Environment, the classic Unix graphical desktop originally developed in the 1990s, is now available as open-source software. The project is hosted on SourceForge, where users can download the code. Technology enthusiasts are revisiting the once-proprietary desktop, discussing its history and what its open release means for legacy Unix systems and retro computing fans.

Why now: Nostalgia and interest in a historic proprietary Unix desktop becoming freely available open-source software

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• Common Desktop Environment available now as open-source · torcete · 24

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