linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon
Using `Mouse` or `Sloppy` window activation causes some applications to break
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Description
Distribution
Garuda Linux
Package version
6.4.4
Graphics hardware in use
RX 6900 XT
Frequency
Always
Bug description
When using Sloppy or Mouse window activation, some applications break.
A good example is Steam. Everything works fine until I want to select anything from a drop-down menu or context menu.
Clicking on an item causes the element behind that item to activate.
Steps to reproduce
- Set window activation to
MouseorSloppy - Launch an application like steam
- Enter a drop down menu or context menu
- Try clicking on an item
Expected behavior
The selected drop-down/context menu item should execute
Additional information
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First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue in Cinnamon with Mouse or Sloppy window activation and Steam, following the listed steps through a drop-down or context menu. Trace the window activation and focus behavior involved in the click, and consider the issue done when menu items activate correctly without the window behind them receiving the click.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, linux
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100