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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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