GNOME 50: A Big Change for Linux Users

GNOME 50 is here, and it's making a big move. It's now only using Wayland. This means you can't start GNOME with the old X11 system anymore. But don't worry, your old X11 apps will still work. They'll run through something called XWayland. This change is part of a bigger trend. Many Linux desktops are moving away from X11. KDE and Budgie have already started this shift. GNOME is now joining them. The GNOME team has been working on this for a while. They've removed X11 support from key parts like GDM, Mutter, Shell, and Control Center.So, what does this mean for you? Well, if you're using GNOME, you'll need to get used to Wayland. But your old apps should still work fine. The GNOME team says they're not dropping XWayland support anytime soon. So, you can still run your favorite X11 apps. This change might not be a big deal for everyone. But it's a big step for Linux. It shows that the future is Wayland. And that's something to think about.