How do I know if im using x11 or wayland?

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Hi community, I would like to know what is x11 and wayland and how can i know wich im using.
Thanks for your attention

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inxi -Gx
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echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE
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Additional to the other info, when you login on Gnome you will see a cog icon in the bottom-right.
In that menu “gnome” (the top option) is Wayland, & “gnome on xorg” is x11.

The term x11 & xorg seem to be used interchangeably. I am not clear on the exact difference.

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Thanks fot the help guys¡ :slight_smile:

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