MangoWC has released version 0.17.4, which reintroduces the confine_pointer window rule that confines the cursor within the bounds of a focused window, addressing concerns for fullscreen gaming. The release includes various fixes, particularly for fullscreen scanout, XWayland scaling blurriness, and crashes related to monitor hot-swapping. The update emphasizes stability and maturity, positioning MangoWC as a reliable option for daily use while retaining its lightweight design. The compositor builds upon the dwl and wlroots frameworks, focusing on practicality and performance without evolving into a full desktop environment

MangoWC 0.17.4 Released: Returns confine_pointer with Wayland Fixes

DreamMaoMao released version 0.17.4 of MangoWC, the lightweight "dwm but Wayland" tiling compositor built on dwl and wlroots. The headline change re-adds the confine_pointer window rule that pins the cursor to a focused window, accompanied by a batch of fixes targeting fullscreen scanout, XWayland scaling blurriness, monitor hot-swap crashes, and layer/overlay focus problems. Behind the scenes, the release also splits each scene layer into separate stacking and content nodes, laying smoother groundwork for future features. Framed around a "stability first" philosophy, 0.17.4 reads as a maturity release suited for daily driving, installable via the AUR or build-from-source across most major Linux distros.

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