Re: [tor-bugs] #27380 [Core Tor/Tor]: require torrc to be UTF-8

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#27380: require torrc to be UTF-8
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 Reporter:  cyberpunks           |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect               |         Status:  needs_review
 Priority:  Medium               |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.3.6.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal               |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  rust-wants, prop285  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #24033               |         Points:
 Reviewer:  dgoulet              |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by dgoulet):

 Replying to [comment:17 teor]:
 > > But we also need to fix Windows to use UTF-8 encoded paths before we
 make this change (see #25729). Otherwise, Windows users with non-ASCII
 usernames won't be able to use Tor.
 >
 > Now Windows users with non-ASCII usernames will get warnings.
 >
 > Do you think we should do the Windows fix before merging this fix?

 Yes most likely. Worst case, we are talking about two warnings about torrc
 not being UTF-8 and then a second one specific to the Username.

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