Next version of Linux Mint’s desktop has both kinds of display server
The Cinnamon desktop environment is adopting Wayland, reflecting a broader industry trend towards modern display server protocols in Linux distributions.
This move by a prominent Linux distribution indicates a significant step in Wayland's adoption, potentially standardizing the display server landscape and influencing future open-source development.
Users of Linux Mint's Cinnamon desktop will now have a supported option for Wayland, moving away from exclusive reliance on the older X11 system, offering potential performance and security benefits.
- · Wayland developers
- · Linux Mint users
- · Open-source desktop environments
- · X11 legacy support
- · Proprietary display protocols
Increased adoption and improved stability of Wayland across more Linux distributions.
Greater pressure on hardware vendors to ensure robust Wayland driver support for their products.
Potential for new desktop features and performance optimizations that were previously hindered by X11's limitations.
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