[tor-bugs] #4676 [Core Tor/Tor]: Eliminate "family" field in tor_addr_t

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#4676: Eliminate "family" field in tor_addr_t
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 Reporter:  nickm                                |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                          |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium                               |      Milestone:  Tor:
                                                 |  0.3.4.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor                         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                               |     Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  tor-relay, memory, needs-insight,    |  Actual Points:
  review-group-34                                |
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Changes (by dgoulet):

 * status:  needs_review => closed
 * resolution:   => wontfix


Comment:

 Won't happen. We need family at least for unknown values (unspec), we
 can't narrow it down. The memory gain is minimal but debatable. Please
 open new ticket if you think this is still relevant.

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