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KDE 4 Release Event Report from the KDE version 4 release event
Feb 25, 2008Formally introduced in January, the latest KDE promises new features, improved accessibility, and a regular release schedule.
more »Chaos Communications Congress The 24th Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin, Germany
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