New X11 server written in Rust uses AI for development

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A new X11 server written in Rust, called yserver, has been released. It was developed with significant assistance from AI coding agent Claude Code. Yserver aims to be a practical X11 server for modern Linux, dropping legacy code and directly utilizing hardware through DRM/KMS and Vulkan. It currently supports several desktop environments and window managers. Despite Wayland's increasing adoption, yserver targets users still reliant on X11 due to legacy setups or specific workflows. The project is in its early stages with ongoing development.


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