Bug#1034878: #1034878 meld gives python traceback if run as root

[Jeremy Bícha]

Control: forwarded -1 https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/meld/-/issues/846
Control: severity -1 minor

On Sat, May 4, 2024 at 8:42 AM <jason at cropwell.net> wrote:
> Bug #1034878 - meld gives python traceback if run as root is caused by the call to Gtk.Settings.get_default() in settings.py at about line 56.

In general, GNOME developers and the Debian GNOME team don't want you
running apps as root/sudo. We do expect some things to be broken if
you try it anyway. However, you can try raising this issue directly
with the upstream meld developers who may be willing to apply a fix
for the issue. I notice that someone already reported a similar issue
today but maybe you can add a comment with your additional research.

https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/meld/-/issues/846

Thank you,
Jeremy Bícha