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  1. Qt
  2. QTBUG-58994

linux: QSessionManager integration with systemd-logind

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    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • P3: Somewhat important
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    • QPA: X11/XCB
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      The current solution on linux uses XSMP protocol, which is old, has many limitations and is being slowly phased out. A more modern approach for session management on linux is to use systemd-logind.

      Some relevant resources:

      https://dvdhrm.wordpress.com/2013/08/24/session-management-on-linux/
      http://www.imagination-land.org/posts/2013-01-01-systemd-as-a-session-manager.html

      Desktop Application Autostart Specification
      https://specifications.freedesktop.org/autostart-spec/autostart-spec-latest.html

      Desktop Entry Specification
      https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/desktop-entry-spec-latest.html

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. QTBUG-58977 configure and the "-sm" (session manager) switch

          • P3: Somewhat important - Should be fixed, but doesn't affect the release in any way.
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          Technical task - A technical task. QTBUG-69411 XCB Plugin Changes in Qt 6

          • P1: Critical - Urgent and Important, will STOP the release if matched with set FixVersion field. This includes regressions from the last version that are not edge cases; Data loss; Build issues; All but the most unlikely crashes/lockups/hanging; Serious usability issues and embarrassing bugs & Bugs critical to a deliverable. This is the highest possible priority for requirements.
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