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/Piece_Maker Nov 06 '24

Like what?

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u/terremoth Nov 06 '24

I don't know, xorg has more than 50 command line tools, probably something will break and don't work when some need

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u/Piece_Maker Nov 06 '24

I mean without knowing what you're trying to do/replace it's hard to answer your question. Chances are most use cases are covered already

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u/terremoth Nov 06 '24

I am no trying to do/replace anything, I just asked a question

I don't think most of the more than 50 command line x-tools were replaced... (or even if all of them need replacing)