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XLibre: The Middle Finger to IBM That Could Save Linux
Shout out to: https://youtube.com/@UCkK9UDm_ZNrq_rIXCz3xCGA, who actually broke the story initially.
https://github.com/metux
https://linuxiac.com/xlibre-xserver-project-plans-revival-of-x11/
On June 6th, 2025, developer Metux committed the ultimate sin against corporate Linux he forked Xorg and called it XLibre. Within 24 hours, Red Hat employees deleted his account, purged his code, and wiped 140 merge requests from existence. Soviet-style unpersoning, but with git commits instead of photographs.
This isn't just developer drama. This is about who controls your Linux desktop and whether corporations get to dictate how you use your own computer.
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The Players:
Xorg: Running Linux displays since the 1980s. Zero security, total functionality.
Wayland: Red Hat's "secure" replacement that breaks 40 years of tools
XLibre: The rebel fork that promises security WITHOUT sacrificing functionality
Here's what Wayland breaks: OBS features, screen recording, remote desktop, automation tools, gaming performance, VR support, accessibility tools, and basically everything power users depend on. But hey, at least your keystrokes are "secure" while you can't actually work.
The timing? Not coincidental. Ubuntu dropped Xorg support 3 days after XLibre's announcement. Multiple distros fell in line within a week. Classic embrace, extend, extinguish - the same playbook Microsoft used in the 90s.
Metux carried 64% of Xorg commits in 2024 while Red Hat abandoned it. Now they're forcing everyone onto their broken replacement and memory-holing anyone who objects.
☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ CHAPTERS ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆
00:00 IBM Controls Your Linux Screen
02:02 XLibre: The Forbidden Fork
04:10 Xorg vs Wayland vs XLibre Explained
06:05 Why Wayland Breaks Everything
08:15 The Developer They Tried to Delete
10:12 Ubuntu Drops Xorg Support
11:37 Red Hat's Coordinated Attack
13:33 Security vs Functionality Debate
15:15 Microsoft's Playbook Returns
17:40 How to Fight Back
#redhat #linux #xlibre #xorg
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By DoingFedTimeShout out to: https://youtube.com/@UCkK9UDm_ZNrq_rIXCz3xCGA, who actually broke the story initially.
https://github.com/metux
https://linuxiac.com/xlibre-xserver-project-plans-revival-of-x11/
On June 6th, 2025, developer Metux committed the ultimate sin against corporate Linux he forked Xorg and called it XLibre. Within 24 hours, Red Hat employees deleted his account, purged his code, and wiped 140 merge requests from existence. Soviet-style unpersoning, but with git commits instead of photographs.
This isn't just developer drama. This is about who controls your Linux desktop and whether corporations get to dictate how you use your own computer.
Show more
The Players:
Xorg: Running Linux displays since the 1980s. Zero security, total functionality.
Wayland: Red Hat's "secure" replacement that breaks 40 years of tools
XLibre: The rebel fork that promises security WITHOUT sacrificing functionality
Here's what Wayland breaks: OBS features, screen recording, remote desktop, automation tools, gaming performance, VR support, accessibility tools, and basically everything power users depend on. But hey, at least your keystrokes are "secure" while you can't actually work.
The timing? Not coincidental. Ubuntu dropped Xorg support 3 days after XLibre's announcement. Multiple distros fell in line within a week. Classic embrace, extend, extinguish - the same playbook Microsoft used in the 90s.
Metux carried 64% of Xorg commits in 2024 while Red Hat abandoned it. Now they're forcing everyone onto their broken replacement and memory-holing anyone who objects.
☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ CHAPTERS ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆
00:00 IBM Controls Your Linux Screen
02:02 XLibre: The Forbidden Fork
04:10 Xorg vs Wayland vs XLibre Explained
06:05 Why Wayland Breaks Everything
08:15 The Developer They Tried to Delete
10:12 Ubuntu Drops Xorg Support
11:37 Red Hat's Coordinated Attack
13:33 Security vs Functionality Debate
15:15 Microsoft's Playbook Returns
17:40 How to Fight Back
#redhat #linux #xlibre #xorg
☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ SOCIAL MEDIA ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆
🎙️ Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/darknet/
🌐 Official Website: https://www.doingfedtime.com
🌐 Official Website Mirror: https://www.sambent.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialSamBent/
🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DoingFedTime
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-bent/
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialSamBent/
📚 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sam-Bent/author/B0BHX5V81S
🌐 Dread (Onion Link): http://dreadytofatroptsdj6io7l3xptbet6onoyno2yv7jicoxknyazubrad.onion/d/doingfedtime
🌐 Pitch (Onion Link): http://pitchprash4aqilfr7sbmuwve3pnkpylqwxjbj2q5o4szcfeea6d27yd.onion/@doingfedtime
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The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such.
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