Linux Graphics

staging: add color-management protocol (452e943b) · Commits · wayland / wayland-protocols · GitLab

A comprehensive Wayland protocol extension for color management and HDR support is being introduced, aiming to maintain reliable display settings and support various monitor types. The protocol ensures proper color handling for both professional color-managed applications and basic color-unaware programs, while enabling simultaneous display of SDR and HDR content.

Dudemanguy's Musings

A developer reflects on the significant improvements in the Wayland ecosystem over the past three years, highlighting advancements in explicit sync support, commit-timing protocols, and Mesa implementations. The post acknowledges substantial progress in Wayland's functionality and development speed, while noting some remaining challenges in areas like foreign surface embedding and window management.