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- Conversely, roughly 2-3% of Wayland users would rather be on X11.
These numbers indicate that while many are content with Wayland, a notable fraction of users—about a quarter—prefer X11 but are compelled to use Wayland, primarily due to its status as the default in major distributions and desktop environments.
The Discrepancy: Adoption vs. Promotion
Given that most Linux distributions now default to Wayland, why do the data and user sentiment show significant X11 usage? Several factors contribute:
Technological Limitations: Certain applications and workflows still rely heavily on X11's features, making migration challenging.
Stability and Compatibility: X11 has been around for decades; many users trust it for its stability.