mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06X11 display server. Striving to improve the existing code base while maintaining backward compatibility to make X11 a viable choice for the future. For more information, please visit our GitHub organization.
On #ArchLinux, you can now get both the “oldstable” #XLibre 25.0.x and the latest “beta” 25.2.x packages from our XLibre third-party repo.
Please see https://xlibre-arch.github.io for setup instructions. The old https://x11libre.net/repo/arch_based/x86_64 repo has been removed in favor of the new repos.
Fast, resilient, and at home in stormy waters. The life of a #Gentoo.
In this picture: #XLibre 25.1.8, #Nvidia GTX 1080, Gentoo Linux kernel 6.18.38, Versatile X Window Manager (vxwm), compton
More #LiberatedScreens at https://github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211
We regret that we had to part ways with one of our team members. Given his recent behavior, he may try to remove #XLibre from #ArtixLinux for "technical“ reasons. In any case, we have packages, a forum, and a bug tracker for you at https://xlibre-artix.github.io.
#XLibre is international. In this screen running on Plamo Linux, a Japanese #Slackware fork. Also featuring a Lenovo ThinkPad X260 with Intel HD Graphics 520, Linux 6.12.21, and #Xfce 4.20.
日本のユーザーの皆様、こんにちは！
More #LiberatedScreens at https://github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211
On June 21, 2026, we released the #XLibre Xserver 25.1.8, which fixes an error with Xinput transformations. Please see the changelog at https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/releases/tag/xlibre-xserver-25.1.8.
Today, the Sun reaches its turning point and sets the schedule for the #XLibre 25.2 series beta. In 25.2.0 we fixed DRI 1.4 detection, improved the Nvidia support, Kdrive X servers, modesetting, and more. Please see the changelog at https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/wiki/XLibre-XServer-25.2-Changes
We released the #XLibre Xserver 25.0.0.25, 25.1.9, and beta 25.2.2 during the last 4 days containing #security fixes for #CVE-2026-55999 and CVE-2026-56000. We recommend everyone update ASAP.
https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/releases/tag/xlibre-xserver-25.0.0.25
https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/releases/tag/xlibre-xserver-25.1.9
https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/releases/tag/xlibre-xserver-25.2.2
The deleted post of an #XLibre maintainer has been restored on the #ArtixLinux forum. Additionally, they packaged the Xserver 25.0.0.24 containing 8 CVE fixes that we released on June 6, 2026. For now we have https://github.com/xlibre-artix and will look into solutions for the future.
We have an indication that the availability of version 25.0.0.24 also fixes an issue with Intel cards on Artix as reported at https://github.com/xlibre-artix/xlibre-artix/issues/1.
References:
* https://x.com/XLibreDev/status/2080699260266336290
* https://gitea.artixlinux.org/packages/xlibre-xserver/commit/ba59e09ca179f4f94cb7f0d655619cc38332571d
In April we promised https://x.com/XLibreDev/status/2047874562306765096 to create a place for #XLibre on #ArchLinux. With up-to-date binary packages and technical information. We've got it now: https://github.com/xlibre-arch. Please provide feedback if you run into any issues. We'll take care of them for sure.
The developer Jotalea created #JotaWM, a custom tiling window manager designed to run with #XLibre. It features tiling and floating windows, binary space partitioning, EWMH support, a DWM-like configuration, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O3XxlL_rVc https://github.com/Jotalea/jotawm #Xingsday
Josh Ellithorpe, alias @zquestz@mastodon.social, released Plank Reloaded 0.11.169 a few days ago. The fork of the original Plank project provides a simple dock for #X11 desktop environments like Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce, and KDE with several improvements. #XLibre #Xingsday https://github.com/zquestz/plank-reloaded/releases/tag/0.11.169
The #GhostBSD project released its version 26.1-R15.0p2 yesterday, adopting #XLibre as the default X server. Please read the full announcement at https://www.ghostbsd.org/news/GhostBSD_26.1-R15.0p2_Is_Now_Available.
For us, it's a remarkable step to become a default on a #BSD. A very big thank you to everyone involved!
#XLibre runs on #Gentoo Linux. In this shot: LLVM-built Gentoo, XanMod kernel, OpenRC, XLibre 25.1.2, Nvidia RTX 4060, KDE Plasma 6.5.5. The user said:
"XLibre is currently the only environment on my machine that runs reliably."
More #LiberatedScreens at https://github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211
A quick rundown of the #XLibre for #ArchLinux packaging changes:
1. New pipeline. Faster updates.
2. New mirror. https://packages.xlibre.net/arch/stable/x86_64
3. New key. https://xlibre-arch.github.io/xlibre-archlinux.asc
4. New doc. Like the #ArchWiki, but more XLibre. https://github.com/xlibre-arch/xlibre-arch
We released the #XLibre Xserver versions 25.0.0.23 and 25.1.5 on Apr 28. They re-export some Glamor APIs used by #xorgxrdp, correct an xrandr "BadMatch" error introduced by a backport from the X.Org Server, and provide some other fixes. https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/releases/tag/xlibre-xserver-25.1.5
#XLibre became the default Xserver in #PrismLinux 2026.05.05. Please read the announcement at https://prismlinux.org/news/2026/05-05 and learn more about this #ArchLinux derivative at https://prismlinux.org. A big thank you to the maintainers of PrismLinux!
On @phoronix@masto.ai, users are reporting about the #XLibre releases in the forums. They did so for the 25.1.0 beta https://www.phoronix.com/forums/forum/phoronix/general-discussion/1601573-xlibre-25-1-released and do now for the 25.2.0 https://www.phoronix.com/forums/forum/linux-graphics-x-org-drivers/x-org-drm/1643028-xlibre-xserver-25-2-0. Thank you very much!
The release of #GhostBSD 26.1 with #XLibre is approaching.
Together, we fixed a bug in the X configuration. Now we're looking for testers of the latest ISO https://ci.ghostbsd.org/jenkins/job/stable-15/job/Build%20ISO%20For%20Testing%20Packages in VMware, KVM, and bhyve. Please report the results back at https://forums.ghostbsd.org/d/796-ghostbsd-261-r150p2-testing-help-needed/7.
#Xfce will keep #X11 compatibility for the foreseeable future besides their work on their Xfwl4 #Wayland compositor. That's stated at https://wiki.xfce.org/releng/wayland_roadmap#long_term_goals and still holds true as verified with some Xfce developers. We're happy to provide an X11 server to run Xfce on. #XLibre
#GNOME 50 is scheduled for Mar 18, completely removing #X11 support. The once widespread DE is now systemd-only and Wayland-only. If you doubt that "GNOME knows best" and like to stay on X11, we have a section "Desktop Environments" on our "Are We XLibre Yet?" page.
https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/wiki/Are-We-XLibre-Yet%3F#desktop-environments
On Jul 5, a #GarudaLinux user was seeking help related to #XLibre and Garuda packages on the Garuda forum. He's been told to remove XLibre and the thread has been locked.
We fixed the underlying dependency issue and assure you that you're welcome at https://github.com/xlibre-arch
References:
Our response to allegations on the #ArtixLinux forum was deleted today, a few hours after posting it. It dealt with claims made by a former #XLibre team member, who calls himself "artist." You can find the deleted post in our X (Twitter) article https://x.com/XLibreDev/status/2080698945395732630
#XLibre has been chosen over #Wayland by the #ArchLinux-based @acreetionos@mastodon.social. Quoting the homepage, "We believe that while Wayland is promising, it still lacks the absolute reliability required for professional and production workflows." Please see https://acreetionos.org for more.
The GitHub user bry4n12255 is working on #AnbryInput, a small experimental Xorg/#XLibre input driver focused on low-latency mouse and keyboard input. In his measurements, it performed roughly 20-35% better than #libinput. #Xingsday https://github.com/bry4n12255/anbryinput
We moved our #XLibre Matrix space to https://matrix.to/#/#xlibredev:matrix.org and are looking forward to seeing you there! Please be advised the old address is invalid now.
We also set up a Discord server at https://discord.gg/hBAEPNqYMs and bridged everything with our Telegram chats.
There was an #ArchLinux Forums thread titled "Why was the xlibre ArchWiki page was [sic!] deleted?" Since 04:24 UTC today, members have been discussing the reasons for the deletion of the #XLibre ArchWiki page. We last counted 18 posts.
The page was deleted at around 17:21 UTC.
The links to the ArchLinux Forums thread:
* https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=2294792
* https://web.archive.org/web/20260417133903/https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=2294792
You can find our post regarding the deletion of the XLibre ArchWiki page at https://mastodon.social/@XLibreDev/116420097054282615.
Another user switched to #XLibre: "Finally took the dive and just installed on my desktop running #VoidLinux a few hours ago. Love it so far! … #Xorg had some glitchy problem with my old GPU, which seems to be liberated now."
More #LiberatedScreens at https://github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211
We released the #XLibre Xserver 25.0.0.22 and 25.1.4 on Apr 21 containing #security fixes for CVE-2026-33999, CVE-2026-34000, CVE-2026-34001, CVE-2026-34002, and CVE-2026-34003 of the X.Org Server. We recommend everyone update ASAP. #CVE https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/releases/tag/xlibre-xserver-25.1.4
We are currently working closely with the https://GhostBSD.org maintainers to fix the remaining minor bugs and get their 26.01 release out.
The newest #GhostBSD testing ISO is available at https://ci.ghostbsd.org/jenkins/job/stable-15/job/Build%20ISO%20For%20Testing%20Packages/2
We like to say thank you to those who share their #LiberatedScreens. To those who provide feedback on running #XLibre. Be it positive or things to help us grow. Thank you too to those preferring other display servers and still supporting the freedom of choice. Much appreciated!
Another Friday, another happy user: "XLibre working great and stable on #MXLinux 25.1 with KDE. Getting +170 FPS on Dota 2 also."
Showing the #XLibre Xserver 1.25.1.1, #Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, and #KDE Plasma 6.3.6.
More #LiberatedScreens at https://github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211
#XLibre became the default Xserver in #Netrunner 26 "Twilight". Please read the announcement at https://www.netrunner.com/netrunner-26-twilight-released and learn more about this #Debian Linux derivative at https://www.netrunner.com. A big thank you to the maintainers!
The #XLibre page on the #ArchLinux Wiki was deleted yesterday by the wiki administrator Alad.
The page was created about a month ago and was edited by some users, providing technical information about XLibre.
Please see the following links to facts and discussions:
* https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Xlibre
* https://web.archive.org/web/20260413063646/https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Xlibre
* https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/User_talk:Alad
* https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=2294792
The YouTube channel "I use Devuan btw" has been testing XLibre with the #Nvidia RTX 4060 using CUDA driver 590.48.01. He says, "It works great. OS is #devuan 6 excalibur with #openbox window manger. If your gpu supports version 570+ it'll work." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbhtNWhtp1A
The YouTube channel "TheBlackDon" has been daily driving X11/XLibre on #CachyOS with #bspwm in 2026. He shared his experience regarding compatibility, screensharing, OBS plugins, absence of tearing, etc. at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrirCxiN458 .
At #FOSDEM 2026 there was a talk about "Separating the Wayland Compositor and Window Manager." While some of the #X11 facts are not entirely correct, we welcome the idea from a technical standpoint. ;-) https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/GR8BFE-separating_the_wayland_compositor_and_window_manager
There's an article on #XDA about staying with #X11 rather than using #Wayland for now.
"Despite the shiny new tech, X11 seems to be a more reliable option due to its compatibility with a variety of apps. It doesn’t break as often…" https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-linux-users-would-stick-with-x11
References:
More LiberatedScreens at https://github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211
