What's Happening?
The Budgie 10.10 desktop environment has been officially released, marking a significant transition from the X11 display server to Wayland. This release is a milestone for the Budgie project, which has been developing this version for over a decade. The transition to Wayland is expected
to enhance performance and security for users. The release follows a preview version that was made available in November, and users can now download the latest version from GitHub. The move to Wayland aligns with broader trends in the Linux community towards adopting this modern display server protocol.
Why It's Important?
The transition from X11 to Wayland in Budgie 10.10 is significant for the Linux desktop environment landscape. Wayland offers improved performance, security, and support for modern hardware compared to the older X11 system. This change is part of a broader shift within the Linux community towards adopting Wayland, which is seen as the future of Linux display servers. For users, this means potentially better graphics performance and a more secure computing environment. The release of Budgie 10.10 also reflects ongoing innovation and development within the open-source community, which continues to push the boundaries of desktop computing.
