[tor-bugs] #27490 [Core Tor/Tor]: When ClientPreferIPv6ORPort is set to auto, and a relay is being chosen for a directory or orport connection, prefer IPv4 or IPv6 at random

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#27490: When ClientPreferIPv6ORPort is set to auto, and a relay is being chosen for
a directory or orport connection, prefer IPv4 or IPv6 at random
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 Reporter:  neel          |          Owner:  neel
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  assigned
 Priority:  Medium        |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor/Tor  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal        |     Resolution:
 Keywords:                |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #17835        |         Points:
 Reviewer:                |        Sponsor:
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Description changed by neel:

Old description:

> Suggested by teor at #17385:
>
> >1. Make ClientPreferIPv6ORPort into an autobool
> >2. When ClientPreferIPv6ORPort is set to auto, and a relay is being
> chosen for a directory or orport connection, prefer IPv4 or IPv6 at
> random

New description:

 Suggested by teor at #17835:

 >1. Make ClientPreferIPv6ORPort into an autobool
 >2. When ClientPreferIPv6ORPort is set to auto, and a relay is being
 chosen for a directory or orport connection, prefer IPv4 or IPv6 at random

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