The latest version of Wine, Wine 9.19, has just been released with some exciting improvements for Linux users. One of the most notable enhancements in this release is better support for the Wayland display server protocol, which is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to X.Org for Linux desktops. Wayland …
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XFCE 4.20 Aims To Bring Preliminary Wayland Support
XFCE, one of the most popular lightweight desktop environments for Linux, is gearing up for a major release with version 4.20. One of the key features of this release is the introduction of preliminary Wayland support, a move that will bring XFCE into the modern era of display server technologies. …
LXQt 2.1 Promises Experimental Wayland Session, Styling Improvements
The LXQt project, a lightweight desktop environment that aims to be fast, stable, and feature-rich, has recently announced the release of version 2.1. This new update brings several improvements, including an experimental Wayland session, as well as enhancements to styling and theming. One of the most exciting features of LXQt …
LXQt 2.1 Will Introduce Modular Wayland Sessions
LXQt, a lightweight desktop environment for Linux, is set to release version 2.1 with an exciting new feature – modular Wayland sessions. This update is a significant step forward for LXQt, as it will bring support for the next-generation Wayland display server protocol, which promises improved performance, security, and flexibility …
VirtualBox 7.1: Qt 6 UI, Wayland Clipboard, New Icon + More
VirtualBox, a popular open-source software for running virtual machines, has recently released version 7.1 with several new features and improvements. This release brings a new Qt 6-based user interface, Wayland clipboard integration, a new icon, and various other enhancements. One of the most noticeable changes in VirtualBox 7.1 is the …
Labwc 0.8 Wayland Compositor Released
Labwc 0.8 Wayland Compositor Released: Bringing Enhancements to the Wayland Ecosystem Labwc, a lightweight and minimalistic Wayland compositor, has just released version 0.8, which brings a host of enhancements and improvements to the Wayland ecosystem. Labwc aims to provide a simple and efficient window manager for Wayland, catering to users …
JetBrains IntelliJ Idea Users Can Test a ‘Pure Wayland’ Build
JetBrains IntelliJ Idea is a popular Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used by software developers around the world. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, it has become the go-to choice for many programmers. However, one area where IntelliJ Idea has been lacking is support for the Wayland display server protocol, …
The Unintended Consequences Linux’s Wayland Adoption Will Have on BSD
Linux’s adoption of Wayland as its display server protocol has been a significant development in the open-source community, promising improved performance and security for users. However, the unintended consequences of this move may have a ripple effect on other operating systems, particularly those based on the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) …
VirtualBox 7.1 Beta: ‘Modernised’ UI, Wayland Clipboard Sharing + More
VirtualBox, the powerful open-source virtualization software, has just released its latest beta version, VirtualBox 7.1. This new release comes with several exciting updates and features that are sure to enhance the user experience. One of the standout features of VirtualBox 7.1 is its ‘modernized’ user interface. The UI has been …