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Preferences->Windows->"Prevent focus stealing" has no effect.
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Description
* Cinnamon version: 3.8.9
* Distribution - (Mint 19)
* Graphics hardware: Intel Corporation 4th Gen Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller
* Graphics driver: whatever comes by default with Mint Linux 19
* 64 bit
Issue
The setting Preferences->Windows->"Prevent focus stealing" has no effect. When I activate it, it does not prevent focus stealing.
Steps to reproduce
Navigate to Preferences->Windows and activate the "Prevent focus stealing" options as in the screenshot below.
Luahcn a program, e.g. Firefox web browser, the newly launched program will grab focus (also has no effect after logout/login or full reboot).
Expected behaviour
Programs will be prevented from stealing focus.
Other information
This is on the official release of Mint Linux 19 Cinnamon, with Cinnamon version 3.8.9.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue through Preferences > Windows with the reported Cinnamon 3.8.9 setup, then trace the setting responsible for "Prevent focus stealing" and compare its behavior when enabled and disabled. Done means newly launched programs no longer take focus while the option is enabled, including after logout/login or reboot.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
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- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
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