[tbb-bugs] #31286 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Include bridge configuration into about:preferences

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#31286: Include bridge configuration into about:preferences
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 Reporter:  gk                              |          Owner:  pospeselr
     Type:  task                            |         Status:  assigned
 Priority:  Medium                          |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser        |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                          |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  TorBrowserTeam201908, ff68-esr  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #10760                          |         Points:
 Reviewer:                                  |        Sponsor:
                                            |  Sponsor44-can
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Comment (by mcs):

 I agree with the idea of keeping the UI similar to what we currently have
 in Tor Launcher. We do not have a lot of time before this work needs to be
 finished, and we also do not have time to make changes to the startup
 wizard. Also, if we reuse most of the localized strings that will reduce
 localization effort. I also agree that in the longer run we should take a
 fresh look, i.e., during the sponsor30 project.

 I am not sure where the settings should go in about:preferences. One
 approach would be to add a new `Tor Network` panel (a peer of
 General/Home/Search/etc.).

 It would be great to de-emphasize the Firefox `Network Settings` on the
 General panel, although some advanced users need to access it. Maybe add a
 warning message or alert? But we can tackle this after Tor Browser 9.0.

 One question about your proposed design: under `Advanced`, will checking
 the `[] Use a local proxy` box cause the proxy settings to be displayed
 inline? I think that is OK, but Mozilla uses overlay panels when they want
 to push some settings deeper, e.g., for their Network Settings.

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