Wayland

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS releases with Linux kernel 7.0

23 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Canonical has launched Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed Resolute Raccoon, featuring Linux kernel 7.0 and a shift to Wayland across variants. Official flavors including Kubuntu and Lubuntu accompany the main release with updated desktops and hardware support. The LTS version promises five years of updates until April 2031.

SonicDE revives X11 support for KDE Plasma desktop

A group of developers has created SonicDE, a new desktop environment that restores and extends X11 capabilities from KDE Plasma. The project emerged after KDE announced plans to remove the X11 session from Plasma 6.8.

PHP developer solves 20-year KDE Plasma multi-monitor bug

15 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Hynek Schlindenbuch, a full-time PHP programmer, has fixed a long-standing KDE Plasma issue allowing independent virtual desktops on each screen. The feature, requested since 2005, landed in KWin's master branch for Plasma 6.7 on Wayland. It addresses demands from users with multi-monitor setups.

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Xfce develops Rust-based Wayland compositor Xfwl4

The Xfce project is creating a new Wayland compositor named Xfwl4 to support Wayland sessions in its lightweight desktop environment. This tool will complement the existing Xfwm4 window manager, enabling seamless transitions between X11 and Wayland. Led by developer Brian Tarricone, the compositor aims for inclusion in the upcoming Xfce 4.22 release in 2026.

CachyOS releases January 2026 ISO with Plasma login manager

24 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The Arch Linux-based CachyOS distribution has issued its January 2026 ISO snapshot, featuring KDE Plasma 6.5.5 with Wayland as the default session and the new Plasma Login Manager replacing SDDM. This update includes kernel options, hardware enhancements, and installer improvements to boost performance and compatibility. Existing users can apply changes via a standard system update.

Manjaro Linux 26.0 released with Wayland as default

Manjaro Linux has released version 26.0, codenamed Anh-Linh, featuring the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel and updated desktop environments. The update shifts KDE Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 editions to Wayland by default, potentially ending X11 sessions for upgraders. Developers recommend the Xfce 4.20 edition for users needing X11 compatibility.

Hyprland 0.53 introduces crash recovery and welcome screen

31 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

The latest release of the Hyprland Wayland compositor, version 0.53, brings enhancements for stability and user onboarding while requiring configuration updates. Developers have overhauled window rules and introduced a new launcher with recovery features. Published on December 31, 2025, the update targets Linux users seeking customizable, visually appealing desktops.

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