microsoft / microsoft/wslg

WM_SIZE_HINTS in not honored with X11 application (such as nedit)

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Description

For example, nedit has below WM_SIZE_HINTS, but it's not reflected to actual window management, for example, resize increment, and minimum size.

WM_NORMAL_HINTS(WM_SIZE_HINTS):
program specified size: 747 by 373
program specified minimum size: 36 by 51
program specified resize increment: 9 by 14
program specified base size: 27 by 37

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Research direction

Start by investigating how X11 WM_NORMAL_HINTS and WM_SIZE_HINTS are handled for X11 applications such as nedit. Verify the behavior against the reported minimum size and resize increment, and confirm that window management reflects those values.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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