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Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 362
Dec 2, 2025
The hosts dive into KDE Plasma's exciting shift away from X11, discussing the implications of transitioning to Wayland. They dissect Tuxedo's cancellation of its Snapdragon laptop project, citing driver and battery issues. Mozilla's controversial AI strategy comes under fire, with debates on its effectiveness and mission drift. Meanwhile, the potential of Servo as a new web engine raises questions about community support and funding. Join in for this engaging exploration of the Linux landscape!
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Plasma's Wayland Pivot Is Momentous
- KDE Plasma moving to Wayland signals the real beginning of the end for X11 after 15 years of legacy baggage.
- The panel argues Wayland's design improves security and modern use-cases despite migration pain.
Plan Now For X11 Migration
- If you rely on legacy X11 workflows, plan migrations now because forks and long-term maintenance are unlikely to scale.
- Expect to use XWayland for compatibility but work to address missing Wayland features proactively.
Support Projects Reaching Inflection
- Donate to open-source projects asking for funding; small contributions can push projects past inflection points.
- The hosts encourage more projects to ask for money and for listeners to support them where possible.
