
For the past year, there has been a slow and steady stream of news events regarding XFree86, X11, or new X server implementations. To those not paying close attention (and even those who are), the meaning of some of these events may not be clear. In this brief article, I attempt to share my impression on what the changes mean for users of free software on the desktop. It appears that XFree86 is in some turmoil, and it may leave some to infer that free desktop systems will suffer.
Keith mentioned a few interesting things on FOSDEM last weekend. Looks like they'll be releasing new xfree86 code under the old (non-defunct) license in the near future.
Well, most of their code doesn't work at all, but still .. they're getting places.