GNOME is a popular desktop environment used by many Linux users, including those who use Fedora. Wayland is a protocol for a compositor to talk to its clients, as well as a C library implementation of that protocol. It is a modern replacement for the X Window System. GNOME Wayland is the default graphical session in Fedora Workstation, which is optimized for performance and offers better security than X11. In this article, we will discuss how to start GNOME Wayland from the command line in Fedora.
Prerequisites
Before we get started, make sure that you have Fedora installed and that you are familiar with the command line. You should also have access to a user account with administrative privileges.
Step 1: Open the Terminal
To start GNOME Wayland from the command line, you need to open the Terminal. You can do this by clicking on the Activities button in the top left corner of the screen and searching for “Terminal”. Alternatively, you can press the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Alt + T” to open the Terminal directly.
Step 2: Check the Available Sessions
Once you have opened the Terminal, you need to check the available sessions. To do this, type the following command in the Terminal and press Enter:
ls /usr/share/wayland-sessions/
This command will list all the available Wayland sessions on your Fedora system.
Step 3: Start GNOME Wayland
To start GNOME Wayland, you need to use the “gnome-wayland” session. To start this session, type the following command in the Terminal and press Enter:
gnome-session --session=gnome-wayland
This command will start the GNOME Wayland session.
Step 4: Log In
After starting the GNOME Wayland session, you will be presented with the login screen. Enter your username and password and click on “Log In” to start the GNOME Wayland desktop environment.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed how to start GNOME Wayland from the command line in Fedora. By following these steps, you can start the GNOME Wayland session and enjoy the benefits of a modern and secure desktop environment.