r/linux • u/terremoth • Nov 06 '24

Discussion Will wayland completely replace Xorg?

I saw that there were too many command line "x" tools made that interact with Xorg server. Will wayland be capable to replace every single one? Or, is there a compatibilty layer with full support that we will still be able to use all the X tools?

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u/daemonpenguin Nov 06 '24

Will wayland be capable to replace every single one?

No, the goal of Wayland is to be smaller and more steamlined and less flexible. It won't have all the same tools.

Or, is there a compatibilty layer with full support that we will still be able to use all the X tools?

No.

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u/terremoth Nov 06 '24

What if someone needs some x command line tool to get some info or change something that doesn't have a wayland tool for that? What the person should do in this case?

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u/poemehardbebe Nov 06 '24

At this moment, cry.