[tor-bugs] #32149 [Core Tor]: Grey bars on resized Tor Browser window

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#32149: Grey bars on resized Tor Browser window
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 Reporter:  Zarko_Gjurov  |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  High          |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor      |        Version:
 Severity:  Major         |     Resolution:  not a bug
 Keywords:                |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                |         Points:
 Reviewer:                |        Sponsor:
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Changes (by gk):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => not a bug


Comment:

 It's a feature, called letterboxing, to defend against fingerprinting of
 your screen dimensions. It got even press coverage:
 https://www.zdnet.com/article/firefox-to-add-tor-browser-anti-
 fingerprinting-technique-called-letterboxing/.

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