Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years

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Wayland has been in development for 17 years but still faces significant adoption issues.
Wayland's security model restricts user freedom, causing problems with applications like OBS and screen recording.
Performance gains from Wayland are inconsistent, with some benchmarks showing slowdowns compared to X11.
Wayland lacks standardization, leading to fragmentation and incompatible implementations of common features.
Developer sentiment towards users is often negative, reflecting frustration with migration challenges.
Despite its flaws, Wayland has potential for innovation in areas like non-rectangular windows and desktop automation.
Predictions suggest a new display protocol may emerge to replace both X11 and Wayland in the future.

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