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docs: add JabRef does not quit workaround to Linux FAQ (ref #11483)
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Merge pull request #1 from Elijah-S800/fix-linux-quit-docs-11483
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## Where can I find JabRef's log files?

A: On Linux, the path to the log files is `~/.local/share/jabref/logs/$version/`

### JabRef does not quit completely on Linux

On some Linux distributions (especially with Wayland/GNOME), closing the window or using the close button does not fully exit JabRef — the process keeps running in the background.

#### Workarounds

- Use **File → Quit** or the keyboard shortcut **`Ctrl + Q`** instead of the window's close button.
- Try running JabRef with one of these commands:
```bash

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# Option 1
jabref --jvm-opt="-Dprism.order=sw"
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This is dangerous advice, and this will switch to software rendering instead!


# Option 2
JAVAFX_GLX=1 jabref

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