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[algesten]

hm. wonder if it's the suid sandbox or certificate that is tripping it. can you isolate the problem?

[worldwidewoogie]

Just chiming in with a me too. This is on Fedora 21, if that's any help. Not really sure how to tell if it's the sandbox or the certificate, although I do have plaidchat installed and it gives the message about the suid sandbox but works fine

[BobbyMcConnell]

I would like to try YakYak. I am getting the same error on fedora22 has anyone gotten anywhere on this? (Im a self taught noob keep in mind)

[maxkueng]

I'm on Manjaro Linux and I'm currently running the master branch and Yakyak works fine here. This SUID sandbox message seems to be normal. I get on with every Electron app.

However, I don't get any certificate errors. So I'm guessing this might the problem. There's an issue electron/electron#1680 where somebody had pretty much the same problem. The issue has been closed on July 6th. Maybe upgrading Electron to a later version could solve the problem.

UPDATE:

Yakyak currently uses Electron v0.30.1. The issue has been closed on July 6th. The next Electron release after July 6th is v0.31.1 (released August 28).

So, dear Fedora users who feel adventurous enough to confirm whether this was the issue:

0. Install Node.js (and npm) and Git if you don't have it already.

1. Clone the Yakyak Git repository and change in to the new directory:

git clone https://github.com/yakyak/yakyak.git
cd yakyak

2. Edit the "package.json" file and change the version of electron-prebuilt under devDependencies to "0.31.1".

3. Install dependencies (may take a while)

npm install

4. Run gulp

./node_modules/gulp/bin/gulp.js 

5. Run Electron

./node_modules/electron-prebuilt/dist/electron app

If it doesn't work maybe try an even later version and repeat steps 2, 3 and 5.

It it works please let us know here or submit a pull request with the necessary changes.

[algesten]

max do you think it's worth doing a new release. we have a bit of stuff to go out. I can sort this afternoon.

[maxkueng]

@algesten: If there are enough features waiting in the pipeline maybe a new release wouldn't be a bad idea. But let's first make sure it works on Fedora too.

[maxkueng]

I've downloaded Fedora 22 (Workstation edition) and booted it inside VirtualBox. I tried both the current master branch and the packaged v1.1.0 Linux x64 build and they both worked fine.
I was unable to reproduce the problem.

Looks like we need more details. Can someone who has the problem try the steps I posted and see if it helps?

[algesten]

@maxkueng or we could just take the view that we
won't make it worse and potentially will a new electron fix it. so go ahead anyways...

and great job on downloading fedora! I feel guilty/lazy in comparison :)

[BobbyMcConnell]

Sorry guys haven't been on my desktop to get back to you. I feel bad seeing your replies and not getting back. I've figured out a few things. First off this was second time trying to get yakyak running. The first way was via a different method and did not work. This time I got that error and it would not load. I do get a small error when I load it. However I have got it working by running as SU. So far I am doing well with Fedora 22 MATE. we will see if it stays on my desktop. I grew away from Ubuntu for various reasons and felt antegros was the way to go but OS updates kept breaking my packages so I tired of it. So far the only hang up I have found is it is occasionally hard to find ready to use packages for things I want to try.

I will try and give the steps posted a try soon. possibly tonight

[perpi]

I downloaded this file: https://github.com/yakyak/yakyak/releases/download/v1.1.0/yakyak-linux-ia32.zip
Now, it runs on my Fedora 22 with Plasma desktop.

[maxkueng]

@perpi The 64bit build doesn't work? Or is your computer 32bit?

[worldwidewoogie]

When I try the 64 bit build, I get prompted for my username and password, and then get prompted for the code from 2 factor authentication (that got texted to my phone). Then I get a redirect loop where it thinks I'm not authenticated, but the authentication service thinks I am. This is what is on the console:

[woogie@racerx linux-x64]$ ./yakyak
[1132:1027/143231:ERROR:browser_main_loop.cc(173)] Running without the SUID sandbox! See https://code.google.com/p/chromium/wiki/LinuxSUIDSandboxDevelopment for more information on developing with the sandbox on.
[1187:1027/143232:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1132:1027/143232:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143232:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143232:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
[1208:1027/143232:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:32:32 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:32:32 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:32:32 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1236:1027/143248:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1208:1027/143248:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[1255:1027/143312:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1274:1027/143313:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1132:1027/143313:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143313:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143313:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
2015-10-27 14:33:13 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1290:1027/143313:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:13 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:13 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1305:1027/143314:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1132:1027/143315:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143315:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143315:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
[1319:1027/143315:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:15 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:15 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:15 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1132:1027/143315:INFO:CONSOLE(0)] "'webkitIDBTransaction' is deprecated. Please use 'IDBTransaction' instead.", source: (0)
[1334:1027/143315:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1132:1027/143316:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143316:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143316:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
[1347:1027/143316:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:16 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:16 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:16 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1134:1027/143316:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[1361:1027/143316:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1132:1027/143316:WARNING:ipc_message_attachment_set.cc(37)] MessageAttachmentSet destroyed with unconsumed descriptors: 0/1
[1347:1027/143316:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[1132:1027/143317:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143317:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143317:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
[1378:1027/143317:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:17 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:17 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:17 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1392:1027/143317:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1132:1027/143318:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143318:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143318:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
2015-10-27 14:33:19 INFO removing refresh token
connected 0
2015-10-27 14:33:19 INFO removing cookie store
[1409:1027/143319:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:19 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:19 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:19 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1423:1027/143319:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1134:1027/143319:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 1, remote ID 1)
[1134:1027/143319:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[1132:1027/143320:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143320:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143320:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
hconnect
[1438:1027/143320:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:20 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:20 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:20 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:20 INFO removing refresh token
connected 1
syncrecent
2015-10-27 14:33:20 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1455:1027/143320:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1134:1027/143320:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 1, remote ID 1)
2015-10-27 14:33:21 INFO removing cookie store
2015-10-27 14:33:21 INFO removing refresh token
connected 2
syncrecent
2015-10-27 14:33:21 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1132:1027/143321:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143321:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
[1132:1027/143321:WARNING:accelerator_util.cc(185)] Invalid accelerator token: command
2015-10-27 14:33:21 INFO removing cookie store
[1474:1027/143321:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
hconnect
[1134:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 1, remote ID 1)
[1134:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
2015-10-27 14:33:21 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:21 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1492:1027/143321:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:21 WARN no SAPISID cookie
[1132:1027/143321:WARNING:ipc_message_attachment_set.cc(37)] MessageAttachmentSet destroyed with unconsumed descriptors: 0/1
[1134:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 1, remote ID 1)
[1134:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[1502:1027/143321:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
2015-10-27 14:33:21 INFO removing refresh token
connected 3
syncrecent
2015-10-27 14:33:21 WARN no SAPISID cookie
2015-10-27 14:33:21 INFO removing cookie store
[1513:1027/143321:INFO:renderer_main.cc(200)] Renderer process started
[1502:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 1, remote ID 1)
[1502:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[1513:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 1, remote ID 1)
[1513:1027/143321:WARNING:channel.cc(549)] Failed to send message to ack remove remote endpoint (local ID 2147483648, remote ID 2)
[woogie@racerx linux-x64]$

[perpi]

@maxkueng said: The 64bit build doesn't work? Or is your computer 32bit?

I didn't test a 64 bit one! My OS is a 32-bit-Fedora.

[Magnesus]

I have this problem on 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04.

[averissimo]

If this still is a problem please open a new issue with new information.

Before doing it test 1.4.0-beta8 that uses electron 1.4.8 see #451

(or a more recent release if in the meanwhile it gets updated :) )