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[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 48 points 2 days ago (2 children)

but it works

For some definitions of "works"

[–] Vincent@feddit.nl 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Likewise, there are plenty of definitions of "better" that make Wayland a lot better. It's just that it's a lot of work to make something better, especially for some interpretations of "better".

[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I was responding to someone who saw no need for Wayland to exist, not advocating for everyone to use it

[–] Vincent@feddit.nl 1 points 3 hours ago

Yeah I was just elaborating on your point.

[–] Damage@feddit.it 20 points 2 days ago

"it works for me!"