[tor-bugs] #3843 [Vidalia]: Linux TBB: Vidalia + "controlport auto" = missing port.conf file

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#3843: Linux TBB: Vidalia + "controlport auto" = missing port.conf file
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    Reporter:  arma     |       Owner:  erinn          
        Type:  defect   |      Status:  needs_review   
    Priority:  normal   |   Milestone:  Vidalia: 0.2.15
   Component:  Vidalia  |     Version:                 
  Resolution:           |    Keywords:                 
      Parent:           |      Points:                 
Actualpoints:           |  
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Changes (by chiiph):

  * status:  reopened => needs_review


Comment:

 I've added a branch chiiph/bug3843_checkauto with fix for this.

 The logic behind it is the following:
 When vidalia is going to start tor:
 {{{
 if autcontrol==true && datadirectory==false:
    disable autocontrol and start tor normally.
 }}}

 In the Advanced Settings panel:
 1)
 {{{
 if the user tries to save autocontrol=true and datadirectory="":
    display a message informing the user that she must fix that.
 }}}

 2)
 {{{
 if the tor version is < 0.2.2.16:
    autocontrol=false, and hide the autocontrol checkbox.
 }}}

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