So it sounds like folks with Nvidia cards should hold off on this version of Ubuntu?
Wayland support is getting really good these days, I'd recommend giving it a try before going back to Xorg if needed.
This release is no different than any previous one for NVIDIA users
Depends on your needs and hardware. I have an Nvidia desktop and Intel Laptop both running Arch + GNOME 40. Intel is definitely less buggy, but I still find myself switching back to X11. For example, when I needed screen sharing for work video conferencing, it only works under X11(PipeWire support was buggy at the time). Wayland/GNOME also still have issues with mouse lag with high CPU.
It's getting better every day, but still rough around the edges.
I'm still on Xorg myself, but planning on switching to Wayland later this year once XWayland support is merged (also using NVIDIA card)
Edit: I've switched to PipeWire for Xorg with pipewire-pulse with zero issues so far.
Years ago I remember dreading firing up XFree86 on a machine with only 4MB, opting to use svgalib apps instead. But I've been using XFree86/Xorg for two decades now. I like new technology (I love my Toyota hybrid, for example, even though it lacks a clutch pedal). What tangible benefit does Wayland offer me?
- Reduced tearing
- Simpler architecture, better security
In theory, Wayland does provide few user-facing change (I think)
I can switch from Intel only to Nvidia PRIME profile and after restart it just switches to XOrg.