GNOME is Planning to Drop X.Org. Is it too soon to bid farewell?
GNOME, arguably the most popular Linux desktop environment, is considering dropping support for X.Org, the tried-and-true windowing system that has been a foundational element of the Linux desktop for nearly two decades.
A recent draft proposal has stirred up quite a debate among Linux users. The proposal raises some important questions about the future of Linux desktop computing.
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GNOME Developers in Discussion to End Support For X.Org
In a move that should surprise no one, the team behind the GNOME desktop environment is hinting at removing support for X.Org so they can focus on Wayland.