Wayland Archives

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.