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libx11-compat Works on Xlib Re-implementation Atop SDL for Wayland, macOS, Android

The libx11-compat project is currently being developed to enhance the compatibility of traditional X11 clients across modern computing environments. This initiative aims to re-implement the Xlib clien...

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Wine 11.13 Development Release Enhances Input Pointers and X11 Keyboard Mapping

Wine 11.13 was released today, July 11, 2026, as the newest bi-weekly development update for the open-source software. This release focuses on improving the compatibility and user experience for Windo...

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Phoronix Benchmarks KDE Plasma 6.7 X11 vs. Wayland NVIDIA Gaming Performance

Phoronix recently published a review benchmarking NVIDIA Linux gaming performance across X11 and Wayland display server sessions within KDE Plasma 6.7.2. The tests were conducted using the Arch Linux-...

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Linux Mint 23 Ships with Full Wayland Support, Keeps X11 Option

Linux Mint announced today that its upcoming Linux Mint 23 release will offer full Wayland support, moving it beyond an experimental option. The development team stated that "both X11 and Wayland will...

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X.Org Server Proposes New 'main' Git Branch, Aims for 2026 Releases

A proposal has been put forth for a new X.Org Server "main" Git branch, aiming to revitalize its development. This initiative seeks to clean up "development lapses over the past few years" within the ...

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GNOME 50 Alpha Released, Becomes Wayland-Only with X11 Session Removal

The GNOME 50 Alpha desktop environment is now available for public testing as of January 17, 2026. This release represents a notable architectural shift, as it is a X11.">Wayland-only build and has official...

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Budgie 10.10 Released as First Wayland-Only Desktop Environment Version

The Budgie desktop environment has released version 10.10 today, January 11, 2026. This release signifies a complete and official migration from the X11 display server to Wayland, making Budgie 10.10 ...

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Phoenix: New X Server Developed From Scratch Using Zig Language

A new X Server project, named Phoenix, was recently announced, developed from scratch using the Zig programming language. The news emerged today, December 26, 2025, and signals a fresh initiative with...

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Wayback 0.3 Released, Advances X11 Compatibility Layer for Wayland

Wayback 0.3 has been released today, concluding its 2025 development cycle. This open-source project functions as an X11 compatibility layer, designed to allow X11 applications to run within a Wayland...

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