void-linux / void-linux/void-packages

Newest version of libgudev breaks WayFire

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Description

Is this a new report?

Yes

System Info

Void 6.6.11_1 x86_64-musl GenuineIntel notuptodate rrnFFFFFFF

Package(s) Affected

wayfire-0.7.5_1

Does a report exist for this bug with the project's home (upstream) and/or another distro?

No

Expected behaviour

WayFire to run

Actual behaviour

WayFire refuses to start without the required symbol that isn't included in the latest version of libgudev

Steps to reproduce
  1. Install WayFire
  2. Run WayFire

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the failure with wayfire-0.7.5_1 on the reported Void Linux system and inspect the libgudev dependency and missing symbol. Confirm which package version or compatibility change is needed, then verify that WayFire starts successfully without the symbol error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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