About KDE

KDE is a diverse, worldwide community that creates Plasma, a graphical desktop environment for computers, mobile phones and other devices. The KDE community offers a variety of Free and Open Source applications for multiple platforms, including GNU/Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android. KDE software is translated into more than 100 languages, and hundreds of contributors are constantly working on making it more usable, accessible, attractive, and reliable.

From file managers, email clients, and text editors to multimedia players and digital graphics tools, KDE applications help users control their digital lives regardless of their background and skills. The KDE community strives to create software that is simple by default, and powerful when needed.

Ever since its beginnings in 1996, the KDE community has been committed to bringing Free software to as many platforms and devices as possible. In collaboration with various communities and commercial partners, the KDE community aims to increase the adoption of Free software among the general public. KDE puts the users’ safety and privacy first, and develops innovative solutions to their problems. The KDE software is Free, and always will be.

The KDE community is dedicated to giving everyone an opportunity to contribute. KDE regularly participates in mentorship programs aimed at young students from different backgrounds. With the help of KDE e.V., its legal and financial representative, the KDE community organizes developer sprints, meetings, and community events. The most important event is called Akademy - a yearly week-long conference comprising talks, hackathons, and community discussions that bring together KDE users and contributors from all walks of life.

About KDE e.V.

KDE e.V. is the non-profit organization behind the KDE community. It is based in Germany and thus donations are tax deductible in Germany. If you live in another EU country your donation might also be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

How is your donation used?

Your generous donation helps to pay salaries for employees and contractors who participate amongst the wider KDE Community to create, document, and promote KDE software. It also helps to pay for the cost of hosting conferences and development sprints, server infrastructure, and legal fees incurred defending free software.