All articles tagged with #x server
Phoenix is an in-development X Server written from scratch in Zig, aiming to be a modern, secure, and extendable alternative to X.Org, with support for modern graphics technologies and Wayland compatibility.
The article discusses the development of Phoenix, a modern X server written in Zig, which aims to be a 'clean slate' alternative to traditional X11, incorporating modern design choices similar to Wayland but with a focus on compatibility and simplicity. It highlights the limitations of Wayland, the challenges with X11, and the potential benefits of Phoenix as a more maintainable and feature-rich display server, while also touching on the ongoing debates within the Linux community about the future of window systems.