* Linux system requires DISPLAY environment variable. Fixes test_auto…

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spyder-ide · May 29, 2021 · 93ffb60 · 93ffb60
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diff --git a/spyder/utils/programs.py b/spyder/utils/programs.py
@@ -44,7 +44,9 @@
 REQ_ENV_VARS = []
 if os.name == 'nt':
     REQ_ENV_VARS.extend(['PATH', 'SYSTEMROOT', 'SYSTEMDRIVE', 'USERPROFILE'])
-else:
+elif sys.platform.startswith('linux'):
+    REQ_ENV_VARS.extend(['HOME', 'DISPLAY'])
+elif sys.platform == 'darwin':
     REQ_ENV_VARS.extend(['HOME'])