igh CPU Usage in Cinnamon on Linux Mint 22.1 in VirtualBox Resolved by Installing wsdd

Distribution

Mint 22.1

Package version

6.4.6

Graphics hardware in use

00:02.0 VMware SVGA II Adapter

Frequency

Always

Bug description

After installing Linux Mint 22.1 in VirtualBox, the system was very slow, with high CPU usage by Cinnamon (ranging between 5% and 60%). The issue was resolved by installing wsdd using sudo apt install wsdd. It is suggested to include wsdd in the meson.build for Cinnamon so that it is already included during installation.

Steps to reproduce

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sudo apt install -y wsdd
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sudo apt remove -y wsdd

Expected behavior

Cinnamon should run efficiently with minimal CPU usage after installing Linux Mint 22.1 in VirtualBox, without requiring additional packages like wsdd to resolve performance issues. The desktop environment should remain stable and responsive under normal usage conditions.

This describes the ideal scenario where the system performs optimally without manual intervention or additional installations.

Additional information

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Start by reproducing the reported Cinnamon CPU usage on Linux Mint 22.1 in VirtualBox with the listed top and apt commands. Then inspect the project's meson.build and determine whether wsdd belongs in the installation dependencies. Done means the dependency behavior and the reported performance result are verified.