NEW VIDEO - Here's my thoughts on the XLibre vs. X11 thing!
#opensource #unix #linux#XLibre #x11 #garyhtech
https://youtu.be/sAjtQMVjqpw?si=SqTvu5TIB4rlnPCe via @YouTube
Which #x11 #windowmanager is your favorite, as of 2025?
🐧 Wayback Hopes To Be Ready Next Year With Alpine Linux Planning To Use It By Default • Phoronix
I’m lining up episodes of The IT Guy Show covering X11 and Wayland — their quirks, legacy, and the future of the Linux desktop.
If you’ve worked with either (or both!), or just have strong real-world opinions on the state of display servers in Linux, I’d love to have you on.
Reach out or if you want, nominate someone awesome!
#Linux#Wayland#X11#OpenSource#TechPodcast#DesktopLinux#ITGuyShow#GNOME#KDE#SwayWM
📐 KiCad Advises Linux Users to Stick with X11 for Professional PCB Design
｢ According to KiCad’s devs, the frustrating reality is that these problems aren’t within KiCad’s control. Wayland was intentionally designed without certain features to prioritize security and simplicity, leaving application developers in a bind ｣
https://linuxiac.com/kicad-advises-linux-users-to-stick-with-x11-for-professional-pcb-design/
🍌 At least KDE didn't went full bananas like those GNOME zealots
｢ Moreover, it is worth noting that KWin Wayland is now “de-facto” KWin moving forward, meaning users and distros will likely continue to see it simply packaged as “kwin.” While the naming decision ultimately lies with each distro, the KDE team recommends that any “kwin” package now be recognized as “kwin_wayland,” reflecting the project’s focus on Wayland ｣
https://linuxiac.com/kde-x11-support-to-continue-until-plasma-7/
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