Wayland vs Xorg
Wayland and Xorg are display servers / display protocols for Unix-like operating systems. Currently, almost all graphical applications for Linux and BSD are used with the Xorg display server. Wayland will provide an alternative for local application display, Xorg can be used for both local and remote display.
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[edit] Compatibility
Major Linux distributions may decide to use Xorg as a wayland "client" to provide compatibility with applications that would otherwise be broken when using Wayland. [1]
[edit] In-Case-of-Failure
When Wayland begins showing up on Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, it may be that Xorg is used instead of Wayland for any machines that don't have proper drivers to make Wayland work.
[edit] Expected Results of Competition
Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distribution, plans to use Wayland in future releases. Focusing on a new, unproven project (wayland) rather than the old and proven solution (Xorg) has consequences. While Xorg supporters may be disappointed in Ubuntu's choice, increased competition could be helpful for end-users. Users concerned with fastest performance may want to use Wayland, while users concerned with the best compatibility (especially with older software) may want to use Xorg. Increased competition for web browsers spurred existing web browser projects to increase performance to avoid becoming irrelevant - the same could occur for display servers.
[edit] See also
Ubuntu to Ditch X for Wayland [2]
