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+#lang racket
+(require "drracket-test-util.rkt"
+         framework)
+
+(parameterize ([current-command-line-arguments '#()])
+  (fire-up-drscheme-and-run-tests 
+   (λ ()
+     (define drs-frame1 (wait-for-drscheme-frame))
+     (sync (system-idle-evt))
+     (test:menu-select "File" "New")
+     (define drs-frame2b (make-weak-box (wait-for-new-frame drs-frame1)))
+     (sync (system-idle-evt))
+     (test:menu-select "File" "Close")
+     (sync (system-idle-evt))
+     (let loop ([n 30])
+       (cond
+         [(zero? n) 
+          (when (weak-box-value drs-frame2b)
+            (fprintf (current-error-port) "leak!\n"))]
+         [else
+          (collect-garbage)
+          (when (weak-box-value drs-frame2b)
+            (loop (- n 1)))])))))