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    • Playlist
  • Unchain the Dawn
  • Steal Heart
  • Flames of Change
  • Beyond the Veil
  • Crown of Dust
  • Hammer on Down
    • Main Topic
    Important FOSS News
    Xorg/X11 has been forked.
    The forking of Xorg and X11, critical components of graphical interfaces in Linux, may seem like a niche issue, but it has far-reaching implications for the tech industry, open-source software, and the internet, which affects everyone, even non-Linux users. Below is an organized outline explaining why this matters, how corporate influence and potential corruption play a role, and how money flows in open-source software.
    XLibre Links
  • https://github.com/X11Libre
  • https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/issues/52
  • https://x.com/LundukeJournal/status/1932801876258443455
  • https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/xlibre_new_xorg_fork/
    • Sources
    These include web articles and posts from X. Each source is listed with its URL and a brief description for clarity.
    Web Sources
    1. Hacker News - X.Org Server Fork (X11Libre)
      2. URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40598766
      Description: Discussion on the X11Libre fork, mentioning the challenges with the aging Xorg codebase and the motivations behind the fork.
    2. Dev1 Galaxy Forum - X11Libre: The New Xorg Fork
      3. URL: https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=1082
      Description: Forum post about the X11Libre fork, noting its adoption by Artix GNU/Linux and speculation on Debian’s interest.
    3. Reddit (r/archlinux) - Xorg Forked by Most Active Developer
      4. URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/archlinux/comments/1dckl5m/xorg_has_been_forked_by_the_most_active_xorg/
      Description: Reddit thread discussing the X11Libre fork, including claims of deliberate delays in Xorg development and compatibility issues with Wayland.
    4. FreeBSD Forums - Xorg Forked to XLibre
      5. URL: https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/so-long-xorg-thanks-for-all-the-fish-hello-xlibre.93052/
      Description: Forum discussion on the X11Libre fork, addressing Wayland’s limitations and the need for continued X11 support.
    5. The Register - Xlibre, a New Fork of X.org X11 Server
      6. URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/xlibre_xorg_fork/
      Description: Article detailing the X11Libre fork by Enrico Weigelt, including Red Hat’s actions against him and the fork’s anti-DEI stance.
    6. Reddit (r/linuxquestions) - What is X/Xorg/X11?
      7. URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/comments/3s3b1i/what_exactly_is_xxorgx11/
      Description: Explains Xorg and X11’s role as a display server and protocol, and why Wayland is being pushed as a replacement.
    7. Reddit (r/linuxmasterrace) - Why Not Fork X11 Instead of Wayland?
      8. URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmasterrace/comments/qi30te/why_not_just_fork_x11_instead_of_creating_wayland/
      Description: Discussion on the challenges of forking X11 due to its complex codebase and why Wayland was developed instead.
    8. Reddit (r/linux) - Xserver Just Got Forked
      9. URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1dbr4g7/xserver_just_got_forked/
      Description: Reddit thread on the X11Libre fork, with debates on its viability and Weigelt’s controversial background.
    9. Lunduke Journal - Non-DEI Fork of Xorg
      10. URL: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/non-dei-fork-of-xorg-by-most-active
      Description: Article on the X11Libre fork, highlighting its “no DEI” stance and planned release with 3,000 commits.
    10. Linuxiac - XLibre: Banned Developer Plans Revival of X11
      11. URL: https://linuxiac.com/xlibre-fork-of-xorg/
      Description: Reports on Enrico Weigelt’s ban from freedesktop.org and the launch of X11Libre to revive X11 development.
      X Posts
      @LundukeJournal
      • Non-DEI Fork of Xorg
        • URL: https://t.co/IZaKuN8WPl
        Description: Announces the X11Libre fork, emphasizing its rejection of DEI policies and upcoming release.
        @linuxiac
      • Xlibre Fork Announcement
        • URL: https://t.co/xvQ40nHtZX
        Description: Highlights Enrico Weigelt’s ban from freedesktop.org and the creation of X11Libre to revitalize X11.
        @AskPerplexity
      • Red Hat Drops Xorg for Wayland
        • URL: Not directly linkable (X post, requires platform access)
        Description: Discusses Red Hat’s decision to drop Xorg in RHEL 10, sparking drama around the X11Libre fork.
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