wlroots

About this tag
The wlroots tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the wlroots library, a modular and extensible foundation for Wayland compositors on Linux. Tagged content includes a thread about the Linux Metro Shell, an open-source project that recreates the Windows 8 tile-based Metro interface as a userland shell for Wayland compositors. This project explicitly supports several wlroots-based compositors, highlighting wlroots' role in enabling custom desktop environments. The tag is relevant for users interested in Linux desktop customization, Wayland compositor development, or recreating Windows-like experiences on Linux using wlroots.

  1. Linux Metro Shell: Windows 8 Tile UI on Wayland

    A small, attention-grabbing open‑source project has recreated Windows 8’s tile‑based “Metro” experience as a userland shell foror modern Wayland compositors, delivering a full‑screen start screen, animated lock screen, on‑screen displays, wallpaper utilities and a lightweight settings app that...
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