Wayback 0.1, a young and lightweight Wayland server aiming to please users with a nostalgic feel for the X11 desktop system, announces the new era in the Linux desktop world. X11 diehards would no longer have to relearn a whole new environment—the Wayland. Wayback 0.1 offers the same old experience but with the latest technology.
What is Wayback 0.1?
It is a Wayland compositor made using the wlroots library. The target users are X11 users who want to slowly transition to Wayland. It retains most of the X11 features, such as classic titlebars, focus management, and desktop behavior, and combines them with modern conveniences on Wayland.
Key Features
Wlroots-based compositor: A modern and stable foundation
X11-style window management: Keeps it familiar for older users
Custom script support: Easy configuration and extensibility are possible
Light resource consumption: Run on lightweight boxes
No telemetry or exploits: Truly open-source and privacy-focused
Grappling with the bridge from X11 to Wayland
Wayland, by default, is being used in most Linux distributions these days. However, many older users are still hesitant to leave X11 just for the fact that it holds many customizations and features. This is just trying to fill up the gap for this. This could be a good alternative for people who would like to keep their feet in X11 while also using modern technology.
Development History
Still in its early stage (v0.1), Wayback is far from being a full-fledged desktop environment, yet it is attracting attention from many users and developers. The future could probably bring more features such as drag-and-drop, clipboard synchronization, and session management.
The 0.1 merges the modernity of Wayland with the familiar taste of X11. It is a wonderful launchpad for those who want to shift toward new technology but are unwilling to let go of the old experience. It is already garnering a lot of attention within the open-source community, and could become a major player in the migration from X11 to Wayland for users based on X11.
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