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Phoenix X Server

Phoenix is a modern X11 display server written from scratch in Zig. Conceived as a memory-safe, lightweight alternative to the legacy Xorg server, Phoenix focuses on simplicity, security, and low resource overhead.

Features:

  • Written in Zig for enhanced memory safety and predictable execution performance
  • Implements core X11 protocols for running traditional Linux graphical applications
  • Significantly reduced codebase complexity compared to the monolithic Xorg server
  • Low memory footprint and instant startup times
  • Ideal for embedded systems, lightweight desktop setups, and X11 experimentation
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