A dense technical tour of how Linux manages windows in 2026: the architecture of X11 versus Wayland, the three WM paradigms, every notable compositor and WM worth knowing, what you give up running without a DE, and a decision guide for what to actually run.
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Linux Desktop Environments: GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and Beyond A comprehensive comparison of Linux desktop environments — GNOME, KDE Plasma, XFCE, Cinnamon, MATE, LXQt, Budgie, and more. Covers philosophy, resource usage, customization, Wayland vs X11, and how to choose the right one for your needs.