libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Being able to set that Retroarch starts with the wimp gui

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Description

I don't like to start the desktop gui just to start the wimp gui,and I hate that I have to let the desktop gui open while I use the wimp gui.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing RetroArch's startup handling and the desktop and WIMP GUI selection paths, then determine how the desktop GUI is kept open. Done means a user can choose to start directly in the WIMP GUI without leaving the desktop GUI running.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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