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CDE (Common Desktop Environment)

Enables users to manage files, launch applications, and customize their desktop environment across multiple commercial UNIX platforms.

Made by Peter Howkins & Jon Trulson

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What is CDE (Common Desktop Environment)?

The Common Desktop Environment is a graphical user interface designed for commercial UNIX-based operating systems. It was developed through a collaboration among prominent technology companies, including Sun, HP, IBM, DEC, SCO, Fujitsu, and Hitachi. Previously only available on select commercial UNIX platforms, the Common Desktop Environment is now accessible as open-source software, enabling a wider audience to benefit from its features and capabilities

Highlights

  • Graphical user interface for UNIX-based operating systems
  • Developed through a collaborative effort among leading technology firms
  • Historically available on commercial UNIX platforms
  • Now accessible as open-source software

Platforms

  • BSD
  • Linux

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Desktop Environment