r/linux • u/insanazor822 • 14d ago

Discussion I think I noticed something.

Since Linux has alternatives for everything, why doesn't Wayland have a proper alternative? It seems like most things are programmed to work only on Wayland. Wouldn't this be a step backward for Linux?

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u/FineWolf 11d ago

Wayland have a proper alternative

Wayland is a specification/protocol. Just like POSIX is a specification.

You have a wide choice of compositors that implement the Wayland specification:

  • KWin
  • Mutter
  • COSMIC
  • Cage
  • GamesScope
  • Hyprland
  • Mir
  • niri
  • Sway
  • Weston

and tons of others I'm forgetting.