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X11 vs Wayland
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this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2026
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Yeah, I mean x11 isn't Wayland. They aren't the same. Changing from x11 to Wayland will require change in multiple ways, but I believe once you have worked through the change, you won't see much difference in day to day usage. But the beauty of Linux is you have the choice. You can use x11 if you prefer. Just be aware the majority are moving to Wayland, so x11 will get less development and Wayland more, and I imagine there will be a point in the distant future where x11 will be a lot of effort to run.