MATE vs KDE : Which is Better?

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MATE

MATE is a desktop environment forked from the now-unmaintained code base of GNOME 2.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux BSD

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KDE

KDE is a powerful graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. Developed by The KDE Team

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD

MATE VS KDE Feature comparision

Feature	MATE	KDE
Desktop Environment
Lightweight
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Modular System
Extensions
Optimal performance
Customizable
Blurry transparency
X server
Free API
Unix-like
Optimize for fast boot
Full text search
Optimized for Fastboot mode
Multiple desktops

*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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