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Mir
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Mir is a next generation display server.

It runs on a range of Linux powered devices including traditional desktops,
IoT and embedded products. Mir is a replacement for the X window server system,
commonly used on Linux desktop devices. It allows device makers and desktop
users to have a well-defined, efficient, flexible, and secure platform for
their graphical environment.

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In this documentation
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   ..  grid-item:: :doc:`Tutorials <tutorial/index>`

       **Start here** - an introduction to what Mir can do and how to use it

   ..  grid-item:: :doc:`How-to guides <how-to/index>`

      **Step-by-step guides** covering key operations and common tasks

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   .. grid-item:: :doc:`Reference <reference/index>`

      **Technical information** - specifications, APIs, architecture

   .. grid-item:: :doc:`Explanation <explanation/index>`

      **Discussion and clarification** of key topics

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Project and community
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Mir is a member of the Ubuntu family. It’s an open source project that warmly welcomes community projects, contributions, suggestions, fixes and constructive feedback.

* `Code of conduct`_
* `Get support`_
* `Join our online chat`_
* `Contribute`_
* `Thinking about using Mir for your next project? Get in touch! <Canonical website_>`_


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   tutorial/index
   how-to/index
   explanation/index
   reference/index
