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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Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptelectronnodejs
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.
1-3 hours
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
Electron basicsLinux environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the blank window issue on Linux by comparing the behavior with Electron v25 and newer versions. Check the Electron version configuration in package.json and look for any related changes in Electron's source that might cause the blank window. Review the issue comments for any additional debugging steps or findings that could narrow down the cause.