A chapter of Linux's history comes to a close as Kubuntu drops X11 support for Wayland

X11 had a good run.

Jun 23, 2025 - 01:36
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A chapter of Linux's history comes to a close as Kubuntu drops X11 support for Wayland

It seems this year is the year a few operating systems move on from their old shells. For example, Microsoft is sunsetting Windows 10 this October, hoping that all its users will migrate to Windows 11 (and not Linux). Now, it seems that Linux is seeing its own shift as distros begin dropping support for X11 and embracing Wayland.