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Error: unable to open `/dev/null' for writing

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Description

I'm trying to learn about building window apps using Gtk. I really love Workbench and the examples it contains, but some time ago, for some reason I can no longer run projects in Workbench.

Everytime I just get an error:

error: unable to open `/dev/null' for writing
Compilation failed: 1 error(s), 0 warning(s)

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this please?

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by reproducing the error when running a project in Workbench and recording the environment details around /dev/null. Done means the cause is identified and projects run successfully without the reported compilation error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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