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Agora project aims to improve Linux/BSD desktop environments

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A developer is creating a new desktop environment and framework called Agora, aiming to improve the user experience on Linux and BSD operating systems. The project has made progress with core libraries for text and drawing, and the application framework is under development. While the window server is functional, it currently lacks hardware acceleration, which is planned for future implementation. AI

IMPACT Potential for improved developer tooling and user experience on open-source operating systems.

RANK_REASON Developer is building a new desktop environment and framework.

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Agora project aims to improve Linux/BSD desktop environments

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · agora_desktop ·

    No, it's not just a screenshot render, it really works! Here's video proof, a screencast I took today. # programming # linux # freebsd # bsd # openbsd # netbsd

    No, it's not just a screenshot render, it really works! Here's video proof, a screencast I took today. # programming # linux # freebsd # bsd # openbsd # netbsd # ai

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · agora_desktop ·

    The primary motivation for Agora is the absolute state of Linux/BSD desktop environments. I was a serious Mac user and developer, but Apple went a direction I c

    The primary motivation for Agora is the absolute state of Linux/BSD desktop environments. I was a serious Mac user and developer, but Apple went a direction I couldn't follow, so I moved to Linux. And boy, is it ever not as nice to use. And get me started on GTK+ and QT app devel…

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · agora_desktop ·

    Currently, libagora-core, -text, and -drawing work well, and -app is in progress. The Window Server works, but is unaccelerated just now; full acceleration will

    Currently, libagora-core, -text, and -drawing work well, and -app is in progress. The Window Server works, but is unaccelerated just now; full acceleration will be implemented later on. # programming # linux # freebsd # bsd # openbsd # netbsd # ai

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