diff --git a/lib/main-window.js b/lib/main-window.js
index b93b3c6c..dd275e39 100644
--- a/lib/main-window.js
+++ b/lib/main-window.js
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ mainWindow.webContents.sendInputEvent({
 })
 
 mainWindow.on('close', function (e) {
+  if (process.platform === 'linux' && process.env.DESKTOP_SESSION !== 'cinnamon') {
+    return true
+  }
   mainWindow.hide()
   e.preventDefault()
 })