Server interface for Ubuntu 18.10 with display capabilities.
Server interface for Ubuntu 18.10 with display capabilities.
Hello. You're using Ubuntu 17.10 on your XPS 15 9560. I selected Wayland over 18.04 mainly because it runs smoothly with Intel graphics and avoids freezing during shutdowns or reboots, unlike Xorg. The extended gestures shell extension didn't work well with Wayland. I understand Wayland wasn't the default for the LTS version due to compatibility problems, but I'm unsure about the display server for the next release. This is important since support for 17.10 ends before Cosmic Cuttlefish is available, and I need to upgrade for security reasons. Do you have any advice?
I understand your point. It's clear that 17.10 set Wayland as the default, but I don't want to rely on that for my daily machine. I need the OS to use Wayland by default, either because it was intended that way or since I can adjust the settings elsewhere.
Xorg shouldn't be keeping the system running during shutdown, there must be an issue. (possibly a bad driver?) Consider updating the kernel. For Wayland... it's not fully ready yet. Some users enjoy it, but I prefer the stable X version. Also, Dell checks their software against hardware specs. If everything defaults correctly, a hardware problem might be the cause.
It seems there are many graphics problems with the XPS 15. The most common fix is to install Nvidia's drivers, but this would mean sacrificing the 10-hour battery life, which isn't ideal. Using the iGPU made me notice fewer issues with Wayland compared to Xorg.
Laptops have consistently caused issues with Linux, which explains why many Mac books appear at Linux events. Companies often modify them in unexpected ways and then keep it a secret, forcing users to solve the problems themselves.
I understand this subject is becoming outdated, but things are fine now. I hope this helps someone: after 17.10 reached its end of life, I tested several popular distros like Fedora and various fixes, but nothing worked except my 17.10 setup with Intel's built-in graphics. Then I discovered StockMind's respin tools for the XPS 9560. With these resources and a thorough guide, anyone could create a customized 18.04 ISO for an XPS 15—exactly what I did. The latest install runs perfectly, with PrimeSelect configured to toggle between Intel and Nvidia graphics, plus improved gesture support thanks to Fusuma.