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   The Natural Philosopher to Nuno Silva   
   Re: Wayland hardware requirements   
   31 Dec 25 12:12:02   
   
   From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 31/12/2025 09:25, Nuno Silva wrote:   
   > On 2025-12-30, Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:   
   >   
   >> On Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:33:59 +0100, Carlos E.R. wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> My sore point with Wayland is that it doesn't seem to work if the   
   >>> machine doesn't have 3D.   
   >>   
   >> Are there any machines made this century like that?   
   >   
   > ... yes.   
   >   
   > And worse, I think a bit of that may get done on software if the   
   > hardware doesn't support all of it, so if your response is this, it's   
   > making me wonder: is Wayland really dependent on hardware acceleration   
   > for 3D?   
   >   
      
   Interesting thought. That is typical of the bijoux buglets that happen   
   when you try  to clone an API. "Oh shit, we never tested it on THAT"...   
      
      
   > I hope this is just a matter of wording, though. Could you please   
   > clarify?   
   >   
      
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