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
- 30/100