The new version of the Raspberry Pi OS has migrated from X Window to a Wayland composer called labwc, which provides better window management and improved security
An update to the Raspberry Pi OS was released today with a significant change - a switch to a new Wayland composer called labwc.
Whereas the system previously used X Window, which is 40 years old, there has been a move to the more modern and performant Wayland technology, which provides better window management and security.
labwc combines the functions of a display server and window manager in a single application, making collaboration more efficient.
Improved touchscreen support
The new version also has significantly improved touchscreen support.
Raspberry Pi Desktop now automatically shows and hides the virtual keyboard when using a touchscreen, thanks to the Squeekboard keyboard integration.
Also added is support for long press to bring up the context menu and double tap to perform a double click.
Better Raspberry Pi Connect integration
At the same time, the developers have improved the integration of Raspberry Pi Connect, a remote access program.
How to upgrade the system
To upgrade your current installation of Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm to the new version, run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade
To switch to the new screen configuration tool, run the following commands:
sudo apt purge arandr
sudo apt install raindrop
To install the Squeekboard virtual keyboard, run:
sudo apt install squeekboard wfplug-squeek
The Connect icon now always appears on the taskbar - users can directly enable or disable it via the icon menu, making it easier to manage the feature.
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