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KDE is transitioning from the X11 display server protocol to Wayland for its Plasma 6.8 desktop environment.

TechnologySoftware DevelopmentOct 15, 2026score 0.422 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses KDE's 30th anniversary and its decision to move away from the X11 display server protocol to Wayland, with a focus on the upcoming Plasma 6.8 release for Kubuntu. It highlights a significant shift in desktop environment technology.

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KDE is transitioning from the X11 display server protocol to Wayland for its Plasma 6.8 desktop environment.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: KDESub-entity: Plasma 6.8Impact: positiveDate: Oct 15, 2026Target: KDE's transition to Wayland

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🎂 KDE hits 30, decides it's time to move out of the X11 era https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/10/15/kde-hits-30-decides-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-x11-era/5303293 #kde #wayland #x11 #opensource
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#kde#wayland#x11#opensource
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KDE hits 30, decides it's time to move out of the X11 era https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/10/15/kde-hits-30-decides-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-x11-era/5303293 Wayland-only Plasma 6.8 heads for Kubuntu 'Tenacious T-Rex' early next year <- by me on #TheRegister
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#theregister