Red Hat Just Killed X11? The Open Source War No One’s Talking About

The Linux community is on fire as Xlibre forks from X.Org and claims Red Hat and Big Tech are purging X11 in favor of Wayland, but is it just politics, or something deeper? In this video, I break down what’s really happening with the X server, why the open-source world is so divided, and why this moment could reshape the future of desktop Linux. Whether you use XFCE, GNOME, or sway with Wayland, you need to hear this. https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/xlibre_new_xorg_fork/ CompTIA Linux+ Certifcation Course https://youtu.be/qNxuTRCRjoQ Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video! Also, if you are interested in more Linux content, please consider becoming a channel member so I can continue to produce great content! ✔️RECOMMENDED LINUX BOOKLIST ------------------------------- Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands: https://amzn.to/3xGPvsK CompTIA Linux+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide: Exam XK0-004 https://amzn.to/3uQ3wmh 101 Labs - CompTIA Linux+ https://amzn.to/3vtj7rb How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know https://amzn.to/3vrLkOO Linux Bible https://amzn.to/3rwEkPH ✔️SOCIAL NETWORKS ------------------------------- KeepItTechie: https://keepittechie.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeepItTechie Twitter: https://twitter.com/keepittechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepittechie/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RjZWuyd -------------------------------- ✔️RECORDING EQUIPMENT ------------------------------- Insta360 4K Webcam - https://amzn.to/3RddfgZ Rode Procaster Microphone - https://amzn.to/42RSInF RØDE RØDECaster Duo - https://amzn.to/4ct1T1X Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator - https://amzn.to/4ic7BXv Logitech LED Streaming Light - https://amzn.to/4j7Z8FT -------------------------------- #LinuxCommunity #OpenSourceNews #X11 #Wayland #keepittechie 00:00 - What’s Going on with X11? 01:03 - What Is Xlibre and Why It Exists 02:18 - My Stance on DEI in Open Source 03:51 - Red Hat’s Role and the X11 Package Purge 05:56 - Why This Affects You (Even If You Use Wayland) 07:00 - Censorship vs Community in Open Source 07:44 - Why We Need to Refocus on Code, Not Politics 08:16 - Final Thoughts