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Please Don't Promote Wayland
An open letter from developers and users to the wider Linux community about the problems with Wayland
Distro wars intensified: Choice of display server becomes a major differentiator Documentation fragmentation: Tutorials and guides need to cover multiple scenarios Forum confusion: Help requests become more complex with compositor-specific issues Developer energy wasted: Time spent on Wayland compatibility instead of new features Windows 11: Improved performance and new features while maintaining compatibility macOS: Enhanced security without breaking existing applications ChromeOS: Gaining market share with consistent, predictable behavior Mobile platforms: Advancing rapidly while Linux desktop stagnates in migration 🟢 When You Keep X11 as Default Users maintain their existing workflows without disruption Applications work reliably and predictably Enterprise confidence in Linux desktop increases Developers can focus on features instead of compatibility Your distribution gains a reputation for stability Wayland can mature without pressure and forced adoption
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