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Firefox (finally) enables Wayland by default on their builds
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this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2023
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The Linux systems where Nvidia makes money don't use Wayland.
As for desktop Linux... I have a feeling it might not be at the top of their priorities right now. To put it delicately.
Agreed. But it seems like since around two years ago Nvidia finally got the memo that Wayland will happen with GBM, and not EGLStreams. So with the recent changelogs fixing many issues I'm optimistic about Wayland on Nvidia.
I agree desktop is not top priority. And I know their money largely comes outside Desktop. In fact, I would be surprised if consumer products came close to their b2b products. Just saying they have more than zero incentive to care about the Linux desktop. And apparently, Nvidia agrees, because they are finally putting more effort in.
I still use and recommend AMD for Linux desktop, and I'm hoping Intel will become competitive in that space so we have more options and competition. I personally don't like how closed off, uninvolved, and impassive Nvidia has been in general and I don't trust them in general to collaborate much, as shown by their history.
FWIW NVIDIA Q1 2023 Sankey from Motley Fool https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/05/30/nvidia-shares-stock-prices-soar/70264847007/ shows data center being 2x gaming.
That sounds about right