KDE drops X11 too, New Office Suite for Linux

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Nov 29, 2025

KDE is making a bold move by planning to drop X11 support in 2027, pushing for a full Wayland future despite some lingering issues. Collabora has launched a new desktop office suite, aiming to enhance productivity with a revamped user interface. The Servo engine is also shifting towards corporate sponsorship to fund its development. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's controversial acquisition of Arduino raises concerns about user rights, and Google's Chrome OS is set to evolve into an AI-driven Aluminium OS.

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INSIGHT

Servo Opens Corporate Sponsorships

The Servo browser engine now accepts corporate sponsorship tiers to fund development beyond small donations.
Nick explains sponsorships range from $100 to $10,000 per month with transparent use decided by the steering committee.

ANECDOTE

Arduino Terms Changed After Qualcomm Buy

Qualcomm bought Arduino and rewrote terms to claim broad licenses and data use, alarming community members.
Nick laments this shift undermines Arduino's learning-and-open ethos and enables corporate control.

INSIGHT

Google Developing 'Aluminium' Desktop OS

Google appears to be developing Aluminium OS, an Android-based desktop OS with AI-first features and device tiers.
Nick suggests this likely means Chrome OS will transition to the new platform and desktop Linux app hopes for Android may be reduced.

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