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The first release candidate of xorg-server 26.1.0 is announced, featuring updates like the removal of autoconf/automake build system, new display features, and bug fixes for various servers including Xorg and Xwayland.
Olivier Fourdan announced the first release candidate of Xwayland 26.1.0, featuring changes like EGLStream removal, clipboard bridge for rootful mode, multi-seat support, and various bug fixes, with a request for testing.
XLibre XServer 25.2, a community-managed display server for the X Window System, has been released with default TearFree modesetting, support for Nvidia drivers, and seat management via seatd.
UHF X11 is a modern X11 display server for Apple Vision Pro, allowing users to run X11 clients in spatial windows with retro display effects.
A 10-year retrospective on the Arcan project, detailing its origins as a diary project to build a display server for debugging and visualization, with personal reflections and history.
The author re-evaluates the usability of Wayland on Linux in 2026, noting improvements but persistent issues with NVIDIA drivers and 8K monitor support, making it still not ready for their setup.