[tor-bugs] #2474 [Tor Client]: Confusing log about "experimental software" with stable versions

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Wed Sep 7 15:13:44 UTC 2011


#2474: Confusing log about "experimental software" with stable versions
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 Reporter:  axe          |          Owner:  nickm             
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  needs_review      
 Priority:  normal       |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.2.x-final
Component:  Tor Client   |        Version:                    
 Keywords:               |         Parent:                    
   Points:               |   Actualpoints:                    
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Comment(by nickm):

 Trying one more time.  Suggested revised startup message for stable
 releases:

 Tor $version running on $uname
 Tor won't help you if you use it wrong. Learn how to stay safe at
 https://www.torproject.org/download/download#warning
 Understand what Tor protects you from, and what it doesn't: please read
 (some URL here)

 Suggested revised startup message for alpha releases:

 Tor $version running on $uname
 This is alpha software; be prepared for bugs, and do not rely on it for
 strong anonymity!
 Tor won't help you if you use it wrong. Learn how to stay safe at
 https://www.torproject.org/download/download#warning
 Understand what Tor protects you from, and what it doesn't: please read
 (some URL here)

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