One of the cool things about Linux that also confuses a lot of people who are used to Windows is that it allows you to use different Desktop environments based on your choice. So if you like a minimalist setup or are on an old system with limited resources you can use something like IceWM or Fluxbox. Others like GNOME which is more like a Mac interface, I personally prefer KDE which is similar in layout to Windows and has a lot of good widgets and inbuilt functionality I like.
I have been using KDE since I first started using Linux back in early 2000 but till today didn’t really think about what the acronym stood. While surfing the web I found the full form and found it funny. KDE Officially stands for: Kool Desktop Environment. It was first announced on a Linux Mailing list way back on 14th Oct 1996: New Project: Kool Desktop Environment. Programmers wanted!
From that small beginning KDE is now one of the most popular Desktop Environments out there and is constantly being updated.
Thought I should share so that others also know…
– Suramya