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  Important FOSS News
  
  Xorg/X11 has been forked.
  
  The forking of Xorg and X11, critical components of graphical interfaces in Linux, may seem like a niche issue, but it has far-reaching implications for the tech industry, open-source software, and the internet, which affects everyone, even non-Linux users. Below is an organized outline explaining why this matters, how corporate influence and potential corruption play a role, and how money flows in open-source software.
  
  XLibre Links


• https://github.com/X11Libre


• https://github.com/X11Libre/xserver/issues/52


• https://x.com/LundukeJournal/status/1932801876258443455


• https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/xlibre_new_xorg_fork/
  
  Sources
  
  These include web articles and posts from X. Each source is listed with its URL and a brief description for clarity.
  
  Web Sources

1. Hacker News - X.Org Server Fork (X11Libre)
   
   URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40598766
   
   Description: Discussion on the X11Libre fork, mentioning the challenges with the aging Xorg codebase and the motivations behind the fork.


2. Dev1 Galaxy Forum - X11Libre: The New Xorg Fork
   
   URL: https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=1082
   
   Description: Forum post about the X11Libre fork, noting its adoption by Artix GNU/Linux and speculation on Debian’s interest.


3. Reddit (r/archlinux) - Xorg Forked by Most Active Developer
   
   URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/archlinux/comments/1dckl5m/xorg_has_been_forked_by_the_most_active_xorg/
   
   Description: Reddit thread discussing the X11Libre fork, including claims of deliberate delays in Xorg development and compatibility issues with Wayland.


4. FreeBSD Forums - Xorg Forked to XLibre
   
   URL: https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/so-long-xorg-thanks-for-all-the-fish-hello-xlibre.93052/
   
   Description: Forum discussion on the X11Libre fork, addressing Wayland’s limitations and the need for continued X11 support.


5. The Register - Xlibre, a New Fork of X.org X11 Server
   
   URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/xlibre_xorg_fork/
   
   Description: Article detailing the X11Libre fork by Enrico Weigelt, including Red Hat’s actions against him and the fork’s anti-DEI stance.


6. Reddit (r/linuxquestions) - What is X/Xorg/X11?
   
   URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/comments/3s3b1i/what_exactly_is_xxorgx11/
   
   Description: Explains Xorg and X11’s role as a display server and protocol, and why Wayland is being pushed as a replacement.


7. Reddit (r/linuxmasterrace) - Why Not Fork X11 Instead of Wayland?
   
   URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmasterrace/comments/qi30te/why_not_just_fork_x11_instead_of_creating_wayland/
   
   Description: Discussion on the challenges of forking X11 due to its complex codebase and why Wayland was developed instead.


8. Reddit (r/linux) - Xserver Just Got Forked
   
   URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1dbr4g7/xserver_just_got_forked/
   
   Description: Reddit thread on the X11Libre fork, with debates on its viability and Weigelt’s controversial background.


9. Lunduke Journal - Non-DEI Fork of Xorg
   
   URL: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/non-dei-fork-of-xorg-by-most-active
   
   Description: Article on the X11Libre fork, highlighting its “no DEI” stance and planned release with 3,000 commits.


10. Linuxiac - XLibre: Banned Developer Plans Revival of X11
    
    URL: https://linuxiac.com/xlibre-fork-of-xorg/
    
    Description: Reports on Enrico Weigelt’s ban from freedesktop.org and the launch of X11Libre to revive X11 development.
    
    X Posts
    
    @LundukeJournal

• Non-DEI Fork of Xorg
  
  URL: https://t.co/IZaKuN8WPl
  
  Description: Announces the X11Libre fork, emphasizing its rejection of DEI policies and upcoming release.
  
  @linuxiac


• Xlibre Fork Announcement
  
  URL: https://t.co/xvQ40nHtZX
  
  Description: Highlights Enrico Weigelt’s ban from freedesktop.org and the creation of X11Libre to revitalize X11.
  
  @AskPerplexity


• Red Hat Drops Xorg for Wayland
  
  URL: Not directly linkable (X post, requires platform access)
  
  Description: Discusses Red Hat’s decision to drop Xorg in RHEL 10, sparking drama around the X11Libre fork.
  
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