xbmc / xbmc/visualization.projectm

Frequent SIGSEGV crashes in Kodi 18 on macOS & Linux 18.04

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Description

ProjectM in Kodi 18 on macOS is crashing frequently with SIGSEGV as shown in the crashlog at https://paste.kodi.tv/fagiqelami. I am running Party Mode when this happens. I do not know how to make it happen on demand.

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Start by reviewing the linked crashlog and the Party Mode context in Kodi 18 on macOS and Linux 18.04. The issue names no source files or tests and does not provide a reliable reproduction; done would require identifying the SIGSEGV cause and demonstrating that the crash no longer occurs.

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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
25/100

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