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Do I run X or Wayland?
For a fun way to check whether a specific app is using Wayland or XWayland, run xeyes . The eyes will move if the cursor is over an X or XWayland window. If there is no output, you are not running Wayland.
Is Wayland going to replace xorg?
Wayland is a communication protocol that specifies the communication between a display server and its clients. The aim of Wayland is replacing the X Window System (Also known as X11, or Xorg) with a modern, secure, and simpler windowing system.
Does Wayland depend on Systemd?
Wayland is not a program, it’s a protocol, so there is no way it could depend on systemd. Some compositors may choose to, some compositors may choose not to.
How to run a graphical application in a container under Wayland?
Gnome-Wayland runs Xwayland to support X applications. You can share Xwaylandaccess like you did before with Xorg. Your example command misses XAUTHORITY, and you don’t mention xhost. You need one of this ways to allow X applications in docker to access Xwayland (or any X).
Where do I find the Wayland socket in XDG?
You have to share the Wayland socket. You find it in XDG_RUNTIME_DIR and its name is stored in WAYLAND_DISPLAY. As XDG_RUNTIME_DIR only allows access for its owner, you need the same user in container as on host.
Which is the best way to use x11docker?
If no X server option is specified, x11docker automatically chooses one depending on installed dependencies and on given or missing options –desktop, –gpu and –wayland. Most recommended are nxagent and Xephyr. Overview of all possible X server and Wayland options.
Where do I find Wayland display in Docker?
You find it in XDG_RUNTIME_DIR and its name is stored in WAYLAND_DISPLAY. As XDG_RUNTIME_DIR only allows access for its owner, you need the same user in container as on host. Example: x11docker for X and Wayland applications in docker is an all in one solution.