[tor-bugs] #7176 [Tor]: Reduced TOR memory consumption for embedded devices

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#7176: Reduced TOR memory consumption for embedded devices
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    Reporter:  cypherpunks         |        Type:  enhancement                   
      Status:  needs_review        |    Priority:  normal                        
   Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.4.x-final  |   Component:  Tor                           
     Version:  Tor: unspecified    |    Keywords:  tor-client embedded low-memory
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Comment(by nickm):

 Replying to [comment:6 cypherpunks]:
 > Also, I have found the cause of Tor's 100% CPU utilization during load
 time. When OpenWRT boots up it doesn't have an accurate clock, so it
 starts at 00000000. Tor's init script launches at slot 50, and ntpd
 launches at 98. Tor complains about the serious clock skew and seems to be
 in a busy loop somewhere. Restarting the daemon after the time has been
 set correctly makes Tor start up properly w/o 100% CPU use.
 >
 > Should I open a bug report?

 Sounds like two bug reports are in order: one on OpenWRT about starting
 Tor before you know what time it is, and another about Tor wasting cycles
 when it starts with a very wrong clock.  For the latter one, it would be
 really helpful to know where Tor is spending its time.

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