GNUstep's core framework provides open source version of the Cocoa's (formerly known as OpenStep from NeXT) APIs and tools for as many platforms as possible.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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GNUstep's core framework provides open source version of the Cocoa's (formerly known as OpenStep from NeXT) APIs and tools for as many platforms as possible.

X11-focused, init-agnostic desktop environment forked from KDE, actively removing Wayland elements, supporting Linux and BSD, working on a Vulkan backend, prioritizing compatibility with X.Org Server and adopting new X11 features without init dependencies.


Equinox Desktop Environment is simple and small graphical desktop environment for UNIX operating systems


The Common Desktop Environment was created by a collaboration of Sun, HP, IBM, DEC, SCO, Fujitsu and Hitachi. Used on a selection of commercial UNIXs, it is now available as open-source software for the first time.




FyneDesk is an easy to use Linux/Unix desktop environment following material design. It is built using the Fyne toolkit and is designed to be easy to use as well as easy to develop. We use the Go language and welcome any contributions or feedback for the project.




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