The departure from X11 in Budgie version 10.10 marks a significant transition for the desktop environment, which is now exclusively focused on Wayland. This shift, noted in a blog post by Joshua Strobl, sets the stage for the anticipated release of Budgie 11, the first major upgrade in a decade.
Despite the underlying changes, users can expect the core experience to remain largely the same. Key features such as applets, panels, and keyboard shortcuts will be retained to ensure familiarity during the transition. However, some applications may not function as intended under Wayland, prompting users to seek alternatives or revert to earlier versions of Budgie.
As the landscape of Linux desktop environments evolves, the Budgie team aims to make this change as smooth as possible for users. With Budgie 10.10 moving into maintenance mode upon the release of 11, the focus will shift entirely to the new version and its enhancements.