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KDE Founder Receives Highest German Honor

Posted by Soulskill on from the other-than-beer dept.

Jiilik Oiolosse writes "KDE founder Matthias Ettrich was decorated today with the German Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to Free Software. The Federal Cross of Merit is both the most prestigious as well as the only general decoration awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany. It is awarded by the Federal President for outstanding achievements in the political, economic, cultural, and other fields. Matthias was awarded the medal in recognition of his work spurring innovation and spreading knowledge for the common good."

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  1. Heil Hitler to all my German KDE Friends! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I wish to offer my best wishes and a hearty and heartfelt Heil Hitler to all my German KDE friends! Sieg Heil KDE!

  2. Re:Interesting Wired article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That's a pretty good likeness of you fucking your mom.