sindresorhus/caprine

Caprine blank window on Linux

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#2,129 opened on Feb 20, 2024

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Description

This seems to be common for several Linux distributions and package formats.

As a workaround we're downgrading to Electron v25 and releasing a new version.

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Research direction
Reproduce the blank window issue on a Linux system. Compare Electron v25 and newer versions to identify breaking changes in window rendering. Inspect DevTools console for errors.
Tech stack
typescriptjavascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
ElectronLinux desktop debugging
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50