linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

hovering over a preview in the panel draws it behind windows

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Description

Distribution

mint 22.3

Package version

Cinnamon 6.7.4 (latest github release)

Graphics hardware in use

rx 9070xt

Frequency

Always

Bug description

hovering over the preview of an open application draws it behind the window as shown in the screenshot

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Steps to reproduce

have a window open and hover over the preview

Expected behavior

preview should be drawn infront of the window like in previous versions

Additional information

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on Mint 22.3 with Cinnamon 6.7.4 using the reported steps: open a window and hover over its panel preview. Trace the panel preview hover behavior and compare it with the expected previous-version behavior; done means the preview is drawn in front of the window consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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