libretro / libretro/RetroArch

bug on archlinux when trying to run glew using wayland

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bug: wayland platform: linux
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Description

the package on arch keeps trying to force x windows glew when the wayland glew specific package is the only one that works when running the sway desktop

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Arch Linux package behavior while running the Sway desktop, then inspect the package and build configuration that selects GLEW and X support. Done means the Arch package uses the Wayland-specific dependency when running under Wayland instead of forcing X support.

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Assessment

Tech stack
arch-linux, c
Domain
build-system, desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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