[tor-bugs] #13406 [Tor Browser]: Tor Browser 4.0 make use of the updater and stop directing users to download-easy.html.en (was: Tor Browser 4.0 should not warn users their version is outdated unless it can't fetch updates)

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#13406: Tor Browser 4.0 make use of the updater and stop directing users to
download-easy.html.en
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     Reporter:  Sherief      |      Owner:  tbb-team
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
    Component:  Tor Browser  |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:  tbb-usability
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Description changed by Sherief:

Old description:

> While testing Tor Browser 4.0 I noticed that about:tor still points at
> TorButton to warn the user that this isn't a recommended version. This
> shouldn't happen at all because now TB includes an updater and about:tor
> should make use of it.
>
> I suggest to tell users about both update methods within about:tor. It
> can be something like:
>
> "A new version of Tor Browser is out, you can get the update by going to
> the 'Menu bar' then select 'About Tor Browser' or do a manual update via
> this <link> (the same link TorButton gives).

New description:

 While testing Tor Browser 4.0 I noticed that about:tor still points at
 TorButton to warn the user that this isn't a recommended (up-to-date)
 version. This shouldn't happen at all because now TB includes an updater
 and TorButton should make use of it.

 TorButton should just update TB when "Download Tor Browser Bundle Update"
 when it's clicked. If it fails to get updates, suggest using mirrors or
 emailing the help desk or even better, gettor when it's up.

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