linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

Xreader does not display the text of epubs

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Description

Distribution

Mint 21.3

Package version

6.0.4

Graphics hardware in use

Nvidia Geforce GT730

Frequency

Always

Bug description

After updating from 20.3 to 21.3, Xreader no longer displays the text of epubs. The table of contents and page-previews on the left side are there.

It is probably an incompatibility of the Nvidia driver 470 and Xreader in 21.(3). When downgrading to the Nvidia driver 390, the text is displayed again.

The problem did not exist in previous versions.

Steps to reproduce

See bug description.

Expected behavior

See bug description.

Additional information

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the EPUB display failure on Mint 21.3 with Xreader 6.0.4 and the Nvidia 470 driver, then compare it with driver 390, where the text reportedly works. The issue is done when EPUB text renders correctly without losing the table of contents or page previews.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
18/100

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