2 files changed, 5 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index e92f9eb..f5a736b 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+* Fix for high memory consumption #3106
+  After deleting a pixbuf you have to call the garbage collector 
+  manualy to free the memory.(erikos)
+
 * Only try to connect to presence service when offline.
   Fix for #3099 (erikos)
 
diff --git a/svgcard.py b/svgcard.py
index a20b0ff..6ba56b4 100755
--- a/svgcard.py
+++ b/svgcard.py
@@ -212,6 +212,7 @@ class SvgCard(gtk.DrawingArea):
             self.queue_draw()
             while gtk.events_pending():
                 gtk.main_iteration()    
+        gc.collect()        
     
     def flop(self):
         self.current_pixbuf = self.build_face('back')