The first version of KDE was VERY different!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Sponsor: Proton Drive
02:10 KDE 1: pretty simple desktop
08:55 The apps were barebones
13:32 Not as many settings as you'd expect
18:48 Reception & Evolution
21:36 Parting Thoughts
23:29 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
24:12 Support the channel



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