void-linux / void-linux/void-packages

Element Desktop on musl can't connect to calls

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Description

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start a call between Element (Android|iOS) and Element Desktop
  2. Wait for connection (which don't happen)

version: this occurs since at least a year and several updates so I guess it's not version-related

It's a musl system. Do Void build Electron differently on musl?

(By the way, Void should have a Matrix room.)

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Research direction

Begin by reproducing the Element Desktop call failure on a musl-based Void system, then determine whether Void's Electron build differs on musl. Done means a call between Element on Android or iOS and Element Desktop connects successfully; no source files or tests are named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron
Domain
audio-video-rtc, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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