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Re: [tor-bugs] #30251 [Core Tor/sbws]: Add the operating system to the bandwidth file headers
#30251: Add the operating system to the bandwidth file headers
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Reporter: teor | Owner: (none)
Type: enhancement | Status: new
Priority: Medium | Milestone: sbws: 1.2.x-final
Component: Core Tor/sbws | Version:
Severity: Normal | Resolution:
Keywords: | Actual Points:
Parent ID: #30255 | Points: 1
Reviewer: | Sponsor:
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Comment (by teor):
Copied from #30196:
teor:
> irl:
> > For exit lists we are considering using a free-form text field with
some suggested formats, e.g. something like "ExitScanner 55.5 using Tor
1.0.0 on Windows 10". If there is later something that affects the
specific implementation we can adjust that string without a spec change to
report library details.
>
> Unstructured text is a nightmare to parse. Just look at the browser
user-agent. Or the Tor ContactInfo field.
>
> If we need something, let's specify it as a separate header.
> If we're not sure, then let's leave it out.
juga:
> teor:
> > * we have asked authority operators about operating systems before
> > * but I have never wanted to know kernel versions
>
> What in concrete we would like to know about the operating system?, see
options in https://docs.python.org/3/library/platform.html
Let's start with:
`platform.platform(aliased=True, terse=True)`
https://docs.python.org/3/library/platform.html#platform.platform
Then, if we need more info, we can add it later.
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