[tor-bugs] #7707 [Tor]: Impose a minimum write size for TLS writes

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#7707: Impose a minimum write size for TLS writes
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 Reporter:  nickm                  |          Owner:                    
     Type:  defect                 |         Status:  needs_revision    
 Priority:  normal                 |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.4.x-final
Component:  Tor                    |        Version:                    
 Keywords:  tor-relay performance  |         Parent:                    
   Points:                         |   Actualpoints:                    
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Comment(by cypherpunks):

 Replying to [ticket:7707 nickm]:
 > For non-TLS writes, the kernel should nagle for us, so we're probably
 fine, though it might be sensible to impose a write threshold there too.

 Nagle can't magically decrease latency of Tor network, so most of the
 times exit relays rapids by data over internet.
 Many Web servers can wrongly identify such behavior like slow HTTP attack
 made by Slowloris software (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slowloris). Most
 effective way to stop attack is to drop connection. Everyone can see such
 defence right now if using TBB. Tor surfing becomes very pain full.

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