linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon
after restarting Cinnamon (e.g. with a `SIGHUP`) most windows are shifted to the top
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Description
Distribution
Debian unstable
Package version
6.2.9-1
Graphics hardware in use
Mesa Intel(R) Graphics (ADL GT2) (0x46a6)
Frequency
Always
Bug description
Hey.
Just a minor issue.
Sometimes (see #12509) I do have to SIGHUP Cinnamon (from the kernel console) after which a popup window asks me whether I want to restart Cinnamon (where I click yes).
After that, most windows are shifted to the top (some, e.g. maxmised ones, partially outside of the screen).
Steps to reproduce
- Switch to the kernel console & log in.
-
# pgrep -a cinnamon 4726 /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/cinnamon-session/cinnamon-session-binary --session cinnamon 4907 cinnamon-launcher 4953 cinnamon --replace 5025 cinnamon-killer-daemon - Here I
SIGHUPthe one with--replace, i.e.kill -HUP 4953 - Switch back to X.
- Click
Yeswhen Cinnamon asks whether it shall restart.
Expected behavior
Windows should ideally stay in the same position/state as they had when Cinnamon "crashed".
Additional information
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Research direction
Start with the Cinnamon process launched with --replace and reproduce the SIGHUP restart sequence from the listed steps. Trace the restart path and window placement behavior, then verify that windows retain their previous positions and states, including maximized windows.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, linux
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100