> Is it still true that KDE uses some non-GNU, commercial libraries, or
> is it now free/opensource?
The graphics library KDE uses, QT, has now be released in a "lite," open
version. KDE doesn't have any more non-free problems.
> What about GNOME? Or is it not far enough along to be a real contender?
Yes, it is. GNOME is in active development but it's certainly stable
enough to use. KDE has the overall edge presently in terms of stability and
general "polish," but in the coming months we'll see a pleasant battle between
these two fine products.
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