Wayland Archives

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

Valve’s magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil

Valve has launched Proton 11, which is based on Wine 11 and available to Linux users through Steam settings. This version includes support for several games, such as "Deadly Premonition," "Resident Evil," and "DCS World Steam Edition." Key fixes in Proton 11 include improved KDE window maximization support, video playback fixes, and enhanced controller support. The update also addresses various rendering issues, game crashes, and performance improvements for multiple titles. Proton 11 is rebased on Wine 11.0 and includes updates to several components, enhancing the gaming experience on Linux platforms.

AppWizard

July 7, 2026

How to run Linux GUI apps on Android (when it actually works)

Android 17 is progressing towards enabling a fully functional Linux desktop environment, allowing for the potential to run Linux GUI applications. The Android kernel is based on Linux, and Google has integrated Linux terminal support. Users face challenges with the implementation of the Weston app, which is intended to provide a graphical environment for Linux GUI applications. The process to enable Linux GUI apps involves several steps, including enabling Linux terminal support, installing Flatpak, and accessing the Wayland terminal. However, users encounter technical hurdles, such as insufficient memory allocation and issues with the D-bus portal, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite some successful attempts to run the Weston command, persistent errors hinder functionality, and the feature is not yet ready for widespread use.

Winsage

June 23, 2026

‘Going to make myself stick with SteamOS instead of slithering back to Windows’: gamers get ready to abandon Windows 11, as Valve focuses on boosting SteamOS on the desktop

Valve is enhancing SteamOS to improve compatibility with desktop hardware and collaborating with Nvidia for better GPU support. The recent release of SteamOS 3.8 includes enhancements for Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs, as well as improvements in video memory management for discrete graphics cards. The update features KDE Plasma version 6.4.3 with Wayland support, improving external display and variable refresh rate support. Discussions on platforms like Reddit show growing interest in switching from Windows 11 to SteamOS, with users reporting positive gaming experiences on the latter. Some gamers have noted better performance on Linux-based systems compared to Windows 11, indicating Valve's efforts to promote gaming on Linux. Despite SteamOS being a niche option, its advancements may make it a more appealing alternative for gamers, potentially influencing competition with Windows 11.

Winsage

June 2, 2026

COSMIC Desktop’s Frosted Glass Is Giving Windows Aero Vibes

The COSMIC desktop environment, built on Rust and Wayland, is introducing a "Frosted Glass" appearance reminiscent of Windows Aero. System76 CEO Carl Richell announced that the feature is nearing completion and aims to balance aesthetics and functionality, allowing users to adjust the effect's prominence or disable it. Development screenshots have been shared, and the Frosted Glass effect will be integrated into the COSMIC compositor and libcosmic toolkit, with an expected release in the near future.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Someone built a full Wayland compositor inside Minecraft, and it actually works

A modder named EVV1E has created a mod called Waylandcraft that integrates a Wayland compositor into Minecraft, allowing users to run applications as in-world windows. The mod enables players to engage with various applications, such as running the rhythm game Osu, streaming videos, and accessing a Linux terminal within the game. To install Waylandcraft, users need a Linux OS, Minecraft version 26.1.2, Fabric mod loader, xkbcommon version 1.11.0, and xkbcommon tools. For an enhanced experience, Prism Launcher and Sodium are recommended. The mod does not support multiplayer functionality but can be used on servers for personal activities without disrupting others.