[tor-bugs] #9204 [Tor Check]: Modularize check.torproject.org

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#9204: Modularize check.torproject.org
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Comment(by tup):

 Replying to [comment:19 cypherpunks]:
 > I’ve been working on `TorDNSEL` for two months.

 I'm delighted that it's finally getting attention from people!

 > tup, could you answer the following questions:
 >
 > 1. Why did you wrap exceptions into `Dynamic`?

 dkm is right about this.

 > 2. Why was it necessary to write `hGetLine` in such a low-level way?

 The original hGetLine was written in a similar way, but it needed to be
 extended to read a maximum line length (for security) with an arbitrary
 end-of-line sequence (to be more general). I think I used KMP to make it
 more general, because it was fun, and to avoid algorithmic complexity
 attacks. When writing tordnsel code I was aiming to maximize reusability
 within reason.

 > 3. Is is possible to contact you by email?  What address should be used?

 Look at where I added myself to this ticket, then add berkeley.edu to the
 email address prefix. If you find my pgp key, please don't use it now (or
 send sensitive emails). I keep if offline, and I haven't unpacked
 everything since recently moving.

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