YServer 1.4.0 has been released, marking a significant milestone for the Rust-native X11 display server, as it achieves desktop usability with new features such as KDE Plasma support and fixes for Electron app crashes. The update improves keyboard handling, screenshot capture, and resolves various bugs, allowing it to pass 672 tests across multiple hardware platforms. This project, maintained by Jos Dehaes and supported by new contributors, offers a modern alternative to X11 without the complexities of legacy C code. While it does not replace Wayland, YServer serves users who still need the X11 protocol for legacy applications and specific workflows

YServer 1.4.0: Rust-Native X11 Server Hits Usable Milestone

YServer 1.4.0 dropped today, marking the Rust-native X11 display server's crossover into actual desktop usability. The release adds KDE Plasma support, fixes Electron app crashes, and corrects screenshot capture bugs by reading directly from the composited scanout. Maintained by Jos Dehaes and backed by three new external contributors, the project now passes 672 tests in its full XTS5 regression suite across AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Apple Silicon hardware. It does not replace Wayland, but it offers a pragmatic, memory-safe alternative for users who still need the X11 protocol without decades of C legacy code.

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