GNOME 50 debuts with X11 axed, Wayland front and center
GNOME 50 removes X11 session support entirely, transitioning to Wayland-only, while maintaining X11 app compatibility through XWayland and introducing accessibility improvements, enhanced parental controls, and HDR screen-sharing.
GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why
GNOME 50 prioritizes under-the-hood improvements like Wayland adoption and performance enhancements over dramatic user-facing changes, delivering a polished, stable release.