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Xorg-Server 26.0.99.901 Released as First Release Candidate for 26.1.0
Key points
- First release candidate for Xorg-Server 26.1.0.
- Removes autoconf/automake build system, uses Meson.
- Adds DPMSInfoNotify event and XFixes 6.1 support.
- Includes changes for Xorg, Xephyr, Xnest, Xvfb, Xwin, and Xquartz.
First Release Candidate Announced
Xorg-Server 26.0.99.901 has been announced as the initial release candidate for the upcoming Xorg-Server 26.1.0. This release includes updates for various non-Xwayland servers such as Xorg, Xephyr, Xnest, Xvfb, Xwin (for Microsoft Windows), and Xquartz (for MacOS).
Key Architectural and Feature Changes
A notable change in this release is the removal of the autoconf/automake build system, with Meson now being the sole build system. New features include support for the DPMSInfoNotify event from DPMS 1.2 and XFixes 6.1, along with an AllowForceTerminate option in xorg.conf. The release also disallows byte-swapped clients by default and disables font server connections by default.
Specific Server Updates
For Xorg, a DRM platform for BSD has been added, and default non-root-user log files are now moved to $XDG_STATE_HOME/xorg. Xvfb gains multiple CRTC support and can now support up to 13 mouse buttons. The release also includes more tests.
Testing Recommendations
Developers are encouraged to test this release candidate and report any issues. It is recommended to build and run against libpciaccess 0.19, released in March 2026, as some bug fixes depend on new API from that release, which is only called if detected by Meson during build time.
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Reporting from
Xorg-Server 26.0.99.901 has been released as the first release candidate for the upcoming 26.1.0 version, including updates for Xorg, Xephyr, Xnest, Xvfb, Xwin, and Xquartz. This release introduces significant changes like the removal of the autoconf/automake build system in favor of Meson, and adds support for DPMSInfoNotify events and XFixes 6.1.