ChatGPT Linux desktop 26.908.31748: renderer crash and ghost override_redirect window on XFCE/X11

· Community Openai · Sept. 11, 2026, 9:52 a.m.
Summary
The post discusses a significant bug encountered after upgrading the ChatGPT Linux desktop application from version 26.903.71938 to 26.908.31748 on a Kali Linux environment using XFCE and X11. The new version fails to launch properly, displaying a crash message and creating an abnormal window. The author provides detailed reproduction steps and diagnostics, noting that downgrading resolves the issue. Screenshots and additional logs can be provided on request.
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