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Update Wayland startup instructions for JabRef
Clarified the requirements for running JabRef on Wayland by explaining the need for XWayland and providing a solution.
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## JabRef does not start on Wayland (Sway, Wayland GNOME, etc). What should I do?
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JabRef uses JavaFX for its user interface.
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JabRef uses JavaFX for its user interface. Currently, JavaFX requires [XWayland](https://wayland.freedesktop.org/xserver.html) to run on Wayland-based systems. If XWayland is not installed, JabRef may fail to start. Installing XWayland usually resolves this issue.
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Currently, JavaFX requires XWayland to run on Wayland-based systems.
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If XWayland is not installed, JabRef may fail to start.
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Installing XWayland usually resolves this issue.
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