"Wayback is an experimental X compatibility layer which allows for running full X desktop environments using Wayland components. It is essentially a stub compositor which provides just enough Wayland capabilities to host a rootful Xwayland server."
"The project intends to eventually replace the classic X.org server in Alpine, thus reducing the maintenance burden of X applications in Alpine."
Wayback is a new project aimed at bridging the gap between X11 and Wayland. Developed by Ariadne Conill, it serves as an experimental compatibility layer allowing full X desktop environments to operate using Wayland components. It acts as a stub compositor providing necessary capabilities for hosting an Xwayland server. The purpose is to eventually replace the classic X.org server in Alpine, thereby alleviating the maintenance burden associated with X applications. Initial confusion has arisen with XWayland, which already allows X11 apps to run in Wayland environments, clarifying that Wayback offers something distinct.
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