[tor-bugs] #16830 [- Select a component]: Why does Tor use socks4a instead of socks5?

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#16830: Why does Tor use socks4a instead of socks5?
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks           |          Owner:
     Type:  defect                |         Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                |      Milestone:
Component:  - Select a component  |        Version:
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 Why does Tor use socks4a instead of socks5?

 according to FAQ

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