Re: Xorg tearing fix on Intel HD Graphics 4000

[Mark H Weaver]

Roel Janssen <address@hidden> writes:

> Chris Marusich writes:
>
>> Mark H Weaver <address@hidden> writes:
>>
>>> However, your proposed workaround is not a proper fix, and I don't think
>>> we should apply it system-wide in Guix.
>>
>> Can you elaborate on why it is not a proper fix?  It isn't obvious to
>> me.
>
> Because it changes Xorg in order to fix a bug in Emacs.  A proper fix
> would be in Emacs.

I'm not sure the bug is in Emacs.  That was only a guess based on my
limited personal experience.  Having read a bit more, I now think it's
more likely to be a problem in the Intel driver, but these are only
guesses in an area where my knowledge is weak.

      Mark