X11
Coverage of X11 in the Nexus archive.
- Cinnamon 6.8 will support Wayland – if you want it
Linux Mint's next Cinnamon desktop version, 6.8, will offer full Wayland support without experimental status, though X11 remains supported. The update is scheduled for Linux Mint 24, set for release at the end of 2026, with development addressing Wayland challenges like window control and screensaver functionality.
- Preparing for KDE Plasma's Last X11-Supported Release
The article discusses KDE Plasma's upcoming final release supporting X11, signaling a transition to Wayland as the default display server protocol. It highlights community engagement through Hacker News comments and blog discussions.
- Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon spits out Xorg, but still lets you run X11 apps
Ubuntu 26.04 'Resolute Raccoon' is the latest LTS release from Canonical, featuring GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and the removal of Xorg from the Ubuntu Desktop while retaining X11 application support via Xwayland. The release also includes enhanced tooling for GPGPU and AI workloads.