Dev Tools · 2h ago
New X11 server Frame written entirely in assembly language
A developer has created Frame, a new X11 server implemented directly in assembly language, joining other alternative servers like yserver and Phoenix. The project aims to be lightweight and efficient by avoiding higher-level languages. Frame is currently in early development and not yet ready for production use.
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While assembly-level optimization is impressive, Frame faces an uphill battle for adoption against mature servers like X.Org and Wayland.
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