A discussion that started with GNU/Linux vs Linux
expanded into sudo vs doas, X11 vs Wayland, and how
system design choices age over time.
Instead of replying inline, I wrote a short,
standalone note to capture the trade-offs around
scope, ecosystem complexity, and sustainability.
Original thread:
https://swiss.social/@LukePhilipps/115973122695310819
Document:
https://git.sr.ht/~r1w1s1/code-notes/blob/main/notes/Understanding_Wayland_X11_and_Minimalism.txt
Blog:
https://4c6e.xyz/
#Unix #Linux #BSD #Wayland #X11 #SystemDesign #Minimalism