[tor-bugs] #20323 [Metrics/metrics-lib]: avoid httpurl connection and use more robust approach

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#20323: avoid httpurl connection and use more robust approach
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 Reporter:  iwakeh               |          Owner:  karsten
     Type:  defect               |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium               |      Milestone:  metrics-lib 1.5.0
Component:  Metrics/metrics-lib  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal               |     Resolution:
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Comment (by karsten):

 Huh, wow, very nice find!  Looking forward to replacing that old code with
 something less fragile.  Thanks!

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