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[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (10 children)

Why does it matter? What user really cares if it's Wayland or x11? Software is about solving problems for the user. Mint is far superior to Windows.

Sent from KDE with x11...

[–] [email protected] -2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (9 children)

because its unmantained and will not get new features anymore, i dont expect new software and hardware to support it going forward.

sent from gnome and x11!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (8 children)

It doesn't need new features and I'm pretty sure any bugs, vulnerabilities will still get ironed out. We both know Wayland will kill x11. The point is, considering we are both using x11, why should a new person from Windows need it now?

In a few years, my position would be different, but for now, mileage varies and many face use cases it doesn't yet cover. X11 is mature and mostly just works.

[–] Salix 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The point is, considering we are both using x11, why should a new person from Windows need it now?

Depends on their hardware. I use 4 monitors at:

  • 1440p 165hz (FreeSync)
  • 1440p 75hz
  • 1440p 75hz
  • 4k 60hz

It works better on Wayland. Other users could be in a similar situation.

iirc, you can't use FreeSync with multi monitors on Xorg as well

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