The discussion revolves around the experiences and expectations of users transitioning to the Niri tiling window manager, particularly from traditional window managers like i3 and sway. Users express a desire for efficient shortcut workflows, seamless workspace management, and avoidance of layout disruptions when opening new windows. Key points include: - The importance of fixed shortcuts for switching between windows and workspaces, similar to traditional setups. - Challenges users face with muscle memory from previous systems, affecting their intro to Niri. - Users appreciate specific features like vertical tabs in Firefox and efficient window management that minimizes layout changes. - Concerns about the stagnation of tiling window managers and a shift towards improvements in the traditional Windows window manager scene. - A general sentiment of anticipation about Niri and its potential to enhance user workflow despite existing bugs and limitations in Wayland.