GoKawiil - Tech News

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Vendefoul Wolf is a Linux distro that goes against the grain with terrific results (zdnet.com)

2026-06-24 | by Jack Wallen | tags: vendefoul wolf, devuan, sysvinit

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RefreshOS is a top contender for new Linux users - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-06-15 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Beginner's Kit → | tags: refreshos, linux distributions, debian

3.

Every Frame Perfect (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-13 | by Nikita Prokopov | get Video Editing Software Bundle → | tags: wayland, gpu, animations

4.

Preparing for KDE Plasma's Last X11-Supported Release (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-06-02 | get KDE Plasma Desktop Environment → | tags: plasma, x11, wayland

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elementary OS 8.1 focuses on polish, security, and a smoother Linux desktop (techspot.com)

2026-06-01 | get Elementary OS Desktop Theme → | tags: elementary os, ubuntu lts, wayland

6.

A Wayland Compositor in Minecraft (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-20 | get Minecraft Mod: Wayland Support → | tags: wayland, minecraft, linux

7.

No More JetBrains Products for Me (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-18 | get JetBrains Toolbox Subscription → | tags: zed, jetbrains, clion

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I see why Ubuntu 26.04 is more than just a performance bump for thrill-seeking gamers (zdnet.com)

2026-04-13 | by Jack Wallen | get Ubuntu 26.04 Operating System → | tags: ubuntu, kernel 7, gnome 50

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Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Jack Wallen | get Ubuntu 26.04 Gaming Bundle → | tags: ubuntu, kernel 7, gnome 50

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Undroidwish – a single-file, batteries-included Tcl/Tk binary for many platforms (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-28 | get Tcl/Tk Binary for Windows → | tags: undroidwish, tcl/tk, sdl2

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Cocoa-Way – Native macOS Wayland compositor for running Linux apps seamlessly (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-28 | tags: cocoa-way, waypipe-darwin, macos

12.

I hate: Programming Wayland applications (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-22 | get Wayland Development Kit → | tags: wayland, x11, sway

13.

Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-20 | get Wayland Linux Desktop Kit → | tags: wayland, x11, kde

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Separating the Wayland compositor and window manager (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-15 | get Wayland Compositor Book → | tags: wayland, river, compositor

15.

NebiOS turns your Linux desktop into a Google Workspace alternative - with one caveat (zdnet.com)

2026-03-02 | by Jack Wallen | get Nebulos → | tags: wayland, nebios, nextcloud

16.

GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why (zdnet.com)

2026-02-26 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux → | tags: wayland, gnome shell, x11

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Xfwl4 – The Roadmap for a Xfce Wayland Compositor (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-27 | get Xfce → | tags: code, compositor, project

18.

Can I start using Wayland in 2026? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-04 | by Michael Stapelberg | get Xbox Series X/S → | tags: bindsym, chrome, support

19.

Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' brings an array of advances - plus some trouble (zdnet.com)

2025-10-31 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | get Meta Quest → | tags: 10, 25, linux

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4 ways KDE Plasma 6.5 beta is shaping up to be a beautiful, customizable Linux desktop (zdnet.com)

2025-10-31 | by Jack Wallen | get Meta Quest → | tags: kde, new, plasma

21.

Xmonad seeking help for Wayland port (2023) (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | get productivity planner → | tags: contributions, help, problem

22.

Xmonad seeking help for Wayland port (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | get productivity planner → | tags: contributions, help, problem

23.

Running Wayland Clients as Non-Root Users on Yocto (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | by Burkhard Stubert | get Amazon Echo Show → | tags: run, socket, user

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Show HN: Play Pokémon to unlock your Wayland session (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | get Microsoft Surface Pro → | tags: game, patch, project

25.

Dwl: Dwm for Wayland (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | get Meta Quest → | tags: dwl, dwm, run

26.

X11's dying days mean you'll be forced to switch to Wayland (zdnet.com)

2025-10-31 | by Jack Wallen | get Meta Quest → | tags: gnome, kde, linux

27.

KiCad and Wayland Support (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-10-31 | get gaming keyboard → | tags: application, fragmentation, protocols