Fedora Linux may replace the aging X.Org X11 Server with XLibre, a contentious fork, in Fedora 43. Explore the debate, technical implications, and how this impacts Wayland adoption. Learn why FESCo’s decision could reshape Linux graphics.
The Proposal: XLibre as Fedora’s New X11 Server
The Fedora Engineering and Steering Committee (FESCo) faces two pivotal votes:
Ending i686 support (including multilib).
Replacing X.Org Server with XLibre, a fork mired in controversy.
A newly submitted change proposal advocates for XLibre as Fedora 43’s default X11 server, citing:
"X.Org’s upstream is nearly unmaintained, while XLibre offers active development. The fork’s maintainer was the last major contributor to X.Org before branching off."
Key Arguments For XLibre:
✔️ Active maintenance (vs. X.Org’s stagnant releases).
✔️ Retains compatibility with legacy X11 applications.
✔️ No impact on XWayland (Fedora’s Wayland-centric future remains intact).
Controversies Surrounding XLibre
The proposal acknowledges significant risks:
Ethical Concerns: The XLibre maintainer has faced allegations of FreeDesktop.org CoC violations, political rants, and public disputes with Red Hat.
Technical Divergence: X.Org recently reverted patches from XLibre’s author, signaling upstream friction.
Fedora’s Wayland Transition Limits Impact
Fedora has aggressively pushed Wayland as its default display protocol. XLibre would only affect:
Standalone X servers (Xvfb, Xephyr, Xnest).
Legacy X11 driver packages (
xorg-x11-drv-*).
Next Steps: FESCo Vote and Community Backlash
Timeline: Discussion on Fedora’s devel list, with a FESCo vote in 1–2 weeks.
Stakeholder Pushback: Expect resistance from Red Hat engineers and open-source ethicists.
"Will Fedora drop X.Org Server?"
Fedora 43 may replace X.Org with XLibre, but XWayland remains unchanged—minimizing disruption for most users.
FAQs
Q: Is XLibre a drop-in replacement for X.Org?
A: Yes, but driver compatibility must be verified.
Q: How does this affect gaming on Fedora?
A: Proton/Wine rely on XWayland, so negligible impact.
Q: Why not focus solely on Wayland?
A: Legacy enterprise apps still require X11 support.
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