The short version
Wayland compositor praised as responsive on small ARM hardware.
From the HackerLinks archive
sway
Wayland compositor praised as responsive on small ARM hardware.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-17
Last seen:2026-05-17
Times seen:1
Website:swaywm.org
Why it caught our attention
A commenter used sway successfully on similar low-power hardware and described it as perfectly responsive.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-17
Editorial paraphrase
The same tablet discussion said sway runs well on a PinePhone Pro and feels responsive enough to replace a heavier desktop.
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