https://ev.kde.org/2026/03/27/framework-becomes-kde-patron/ Skip to contentLogo * Information What is KDE e.V. News Reports * Activities Akademy General Assembly Developer Meetings Community Partnership Program More * Documents Articles of Association Rules and Policies FLA (Licensing) Forms * Organization Board of Directors Staff and Contractors Members Supporting Members Working Groups Advisory Board Affiliates Community Partners Trusted IT Consulting Firms Careers * Contact Contact Us Get Involved [ ] Framework Becomes a KDE Patron Friday, 27 March 2026 #Patrons Framework machine with logo Framework supports free open-source software and becomes KDE's latest patron! Framework manufactures and sells modular computers that are easy to maintain, repair and upgrade. By sponsoring FLOSS projects like KDE, Framework further confirms their commitment to to putting users in control of their machines. "KDE is extremely popular in the Framework community, and we're excited to help support KDE's efforts to make the best possible Linux desktop." says Nirav Patel, Founder of Framework. "I am excited to see Framework become a KDE Patron," says Aleix Pol, President of KDE e.V.. "It's a good continuation to our collaboration with different hardware manufacturers and distributors to ensure we can deliver systems to our users with an experience up to our expectations. Furthermore, Framework's commitment to repairability strongly aligns with our values and is vital for building a more sustainable industry." Framework joins KDE e.V.'s other patrons: Blue Systems, Canonical, g10 Code, Google, Kubuntu Focus, Mbition, Rocky Linux, Slimbook, SUSE, Techpaladin, The Qt Company and TUXEDO Computers, who generously support FOSS and KDE's development through KDE e.V. Donate to KDE Why Donate? Amount[20.00 ] EUR Donate via PayPal Other ways to donate Visit the KDE MetaStore Show your love for KDE! Purchase books, mugs, apparel, and more to support KDE. Browse Products Plasma KDE Applications KDE Frameworks Plasma Mobile KDE neon Develop API Documentation Qt Documentation KDE Goals Source code News & Press Announcements KDE Blogs Planet KDE Press Contacts Miscellaneous Stuff Thanks Resources Community Wiki Help Download KDE Software Code of Conduct Privacy Policy Applications Privacy Policy Destinations KDE Store KDE e.V. KDE Free Qt Foundation KDE Timeline KDE Manifesto International Websites Maintained by KDE Board. Generated from 1fd4707. KDE^(r) and the K Desktop Environment^(r) logo are registered trademarks of KDE e.V. | Legal [matomo]