Wayland
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9.5
A display system for Linux that replaces the older X11
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Wayland
- That said, while Linux has the Wayland display server incoming (yay!) and has had "Software Stores" for ages;
Examples
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Judge Wayland's office.
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The new application will support the Wayland display server, offering improved graphics performance.
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Many Linux distributions are transitioning to Wayland from the X Window System for better security.
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With Wayland as its display server, the desktop environment can run more smoothly and efficiently.
Compounds
Wayland the Smith
- Literature
9.9
A blacksmith and king of the elves in old European stories who makes magical weapons
Surface Forms
Wayland main
Etymology
The software Wayland took its name from the legendary smith Wayland, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of the system 'forging' the images you see on your screen.