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Re: [tor-bugs] #22731 [Core Tor/Tor]: Relative DataDirectory + RunAsDaemon = Tor can't read or write most of its datadirectory files

#22731: Relative DataDirectory + RunAsDaemon = Tor can't read or write most of its
datadirectory files
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 Reporter:  arma          |          Owner:
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium        |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.3.2.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal        |     Resolution:
 Keywords:                |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                |         Points:
 Reviewer:                |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by catalyst):

 Replying to [comment:1 arma]:
 > I think the fix is that we should refuse to start when DataDirectory is
 relative and RunAsDaemon is set.
 >
 > It basically doesn't work at this point, so I don't think we'd be
 ruining anybody's day.
 >
 > And it would simplify a bunch of the logic that has confused us in
 related bugs (#22101, #20456).

 I agree.  This is probably the simplest way to solve this set of problems.

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