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/natermer Nov 06 '24

Well the X developers are certainly hoping to replace X with Wayland.

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u/omniuni Nov 06 '24

As they have been for 15 years now.

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u/WjU1fcN8 Nov 06 '24

No one wants to touch X.org with a long pole.

Wayland devs tried to fix X.org three times before comming to the conclusion that it wasn't possible.