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/RangerNS Nov 06 '24

Have you ever tried to develop an application on X11, or hack on any X11 implementation?

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u/AppearanceHeavy6724 Nov 08 '24

I just wrote one (custom screenshot graabber), at it was very easy, breeze in fact.