[tbb-bugs] #31968 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Use sudo if /proc/cpuinfo isn't readable in the start-tor-browser script

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#31968: Use sudo if /proc/cpuinfo isn't readable in the start-tor-browser script
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks               |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  enhancement               |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 > But maybe there is an other way to check for SSE2 support in the start
 script?

 All methods probably stem from /proc/cpuinfo or /sys (which Whonix may
 also restrict).

 > Or maybe we just declare that there aren't any CPUs in daily use anymore
 without SSE2 support and just remove the check?

 That would be reasonable. SSE2 has been a thing for around 18 years now.
 Any non-ancient CPU would have it. The Tor Browser not working would
 probably be the least of their issues with hardware that old.

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