Add PrefersNonDefaultGPU flag to Desktop Entry #20706
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This means that the application will automatically start with the dedicated GPU of laptops, instead of the iGPU. Based on the Linux's FreeDesktop spec: https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/latest/ar01s06.html
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Should this be merged to prep? |
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It is a good candidate, but I wasn't sure if prep will be deleted soon. |
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This means that the application will automatically start with the dedicated GPU of laptops, instead of the iGPU. Based on the Linux's FreeDesktop spec: https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/latest/ar01s06.html
For reference, I've helped Valve in doing the same for Steam, and applications that I manage on Flathub also have this desktop flag.