Supporting

Supporting
If you are new to , the project might look like big machinery to you. Undoubtedly, is no longer a small project, nevertheless it is very important to realize that it is easy to make a difference in the world.
There is always a need for dedicated developers, graphic artists, sound engineers, translators and documentation writers. Consider jumping aboard this exciting international project and make yourself a name in the software world.
Along the way you will make countless friends and acquaintances all over the world. Also, the satisfaction that stems from doing actual hands-on work, that will benefit an uncountable number of users world-wide, and from seeing an unparalleled project grow, is hard to beat. Please consider joining and supporting and hop aboard this exciting journey towards a free and open alternative computing platform.

How to get started
Subscribe to the mailing lists that interest you.
Read the mailing list archives in order to get a feel for development.
Learn how to program using the application framework and join the friendly developers' community.

Supporting financially
The team is working very hard on providing you with the best desktop available for the operating system. is available for free and will always be available for free, including each and every line of its source code, for everyone to modify and distribute. If you enjoy and use please consider supporting the Project financially. is in constant need of funds in order to finance its operations.
If your busy schedule or skills do not permit you to be actively involved in development, please consider supporting financially by sending a donation to:
You can send regular US checks to the following address:

K Desktop Environment e.V.
Mirko Boehm
2029 Chadds Ford Drive
Reston, VA 20191
USA

Use "KDE e.V. - Mirko Boehm" in the "Pay to the order of..." line.
From Europe, you may remit your donation to (be aware of a fee if wiring from outside of Germany):

K Desktop Environment e.V.
Account-Nr. 0 66 64 46
BLZ 200 700 24
Deutsche Bank 24

Please contact Mirko Boehm kde-ev-treasurer@kde.orgif you have any questions.
Your contribution is very much appreciated. Thank you!