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CDE (Common Desktop Environment) vs KDE Plasma

A side-by-side look at CDE (Common Desktop Environment) and KDE Plasma. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CDE (Common Desktop Environment)

CDE (Common Desktop Environment)

Os & Utilities

CDE (Common Desktop Environment) is a desktop environment that was commonly used in commercial UNIX operating systems in the 1990s. It featured an integrated look and feel, file manager, and basic applications like text editor and email client.

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KDE Plasma

KDE Plasma

Os & Utilities

KDE Plasma is a customizable desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. It features a graphical user interface with integrated search and widgets, as well as extensive theming capabilities.

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