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A deep dive into X11's obscure SECURITY extension reveals a decades-old attempt to solve the display server's notorious keylogging vulnerabilities. While technically functional for basic client isolation, design limitations and lack of ecosystem support doomed it as Wayland emerges as the true successor for secure desktop environments.

Despite being positioned as the modern successor to the 40-year-old X Window System, Wayland faces overwhelming community resistance due to critical functionality gaps. A recent analysis of 1,150+ user comments reveals persistent issues with hardware support, accessibility, and missing features that stall adoption. The debate intensifies over whether Wayland can truly replace X11 or if its architectural compromises demand reconsideration of alternatives.