UHF X11: X11 Built for VisionOS and Apple Vision Pro(lispm.net)
208 points by zdw 18 hours ago | 44 comments
tl;dr: UHF X11 turns the Apple Vision Pro into a full X11 display server, rendering each top-level X client as its own rootless spatial window in visionOS. It accepts TCP connections from external X clients with MIT-MAGIC-COOKIE-1 authentication, supports custom bitmap fonts, and includes experimental indirect GLX for OpenGL apps. Retro flair comes via CRT scanlines, phosphor masks, glow, and vignette effects.
HN Discussion:
  • Nostalgic appreciation for the creative retro X11/GLX implementation
  • ~Skepticism about visionOS longevity compared to X11's staying power
  • Pointing to alternative solutions like WayVR for Linux headsets
  • Interest in similar functionality for other headsets like Quest or Rayneo
  • Curiosity about technical implementation details (Xorg-based or not)