Archinstall 4.2 Shifts to Wayland-First Profiles, Leaving X.Org Behind

Posted by bob on Apr 18, 2026 12:12 AM EDT
Linux Journal; By George Whittaker 		Mail this story
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The Arch Linux installer continues evolving alongside the broader Linux desktop ecosystem. With the release of Archinstall 4.2, a notable change has arrived: Wayland is now the default focus for graphical installation profiles, while traditional X.Org-based profiles have been removed or deprioritized.

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