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It is against the rules but but what is it exactly?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

For some of us, X11/Xorg is better , way way better than using Wayland.

Linux means we should have a choice without sacrificing our freedom. So if I want to use X11/Xorg or Wayland, I SHOULD MAKE THAT DECISION.

Looking at the garbage trash fire that is systemd.

Only way I can get SysVInit back is if I use Slackware, Devuan , so a complete switch of distro and tools. No choice no freedom.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Dilettante here. How hard or easy is it to switch back and forth between X11 and Wayland?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

No idea as I have Wayland disabled from install. Wayland packages based on distros are probably compatible with X11/Xorg packages installed side-by-side. Choose whichever suits your needs. If you like Wayland or X it will be your choice.