Linux & Open Source News KDE drops X11 too, New Office Suite for Linux
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Nov 29, 2025 KDE is making a bold move by planning to drop X11 support in 2027, pushing for a full Wayland future despite some lingering issues. Collabora has launched a new desktop office suite, aiming to enhance productivity with a revamped user interface. The Servo engine is also shifting towards corporate sponsorship to fund its development. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's controversial acquisition of Arduino raises concerns about user rights, and Google's Chrome OS is set to evolve into an AI-driven Aluminium OS.
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KDE Sets A 2027 X11 Exit
- KDE plans to drop X11 support in Plasma 6.8 (early 2027) to focus on Wayland development and features.
- Nick notes this likely marks the practical end of X11 as major desktops abandon it.
Collabora Ships A New Desktop Office
- Collabora released a revamped Collabora Office desktop based on LibreOffice with a new JS/CSS UI and WebGL rendering.
- Nick says it's streamlined, faster to install, and currently distributed as a Flatpak but lacks some advanced LibreOffice features.
Servo Opens Corporate Sponsorships
- The Servo browser engine now accepts corporate sponsorship tiers to fund development beyond small donations.
- Nick explains sponsorships range from $100 to $10,000 per month with transparent use decided by the steering committee.