diff --git a/build/icon.icns b/build/icon.icns
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diff --git a/scripts/dist.sh b/scripts/dist.sh
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--- a/scripts/dist.sh
+++ b/scripts/dist.sh
@@ -1,3 +1,16 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
+# hilarious fix: to make linux icon we have to remove icon.png from build folder
+# some context:
+#   - https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-builder/issues/2577
+#   - https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-builder/issues/2269
+if [[ `uname` == 'Linux' ]]; then
+  mv build/icon.png /tmp
+fi
+
 yarn compile && DEBUG=electron-builder electron-builder
+
+# hilarious fix continuation: put back the icon where it was
+if [[ `uname` == 'Linux' ]]; then
+  mv /tmp/icon.png build
+fi