[tor-bugs] #11191 [Tor Launcher]: Users confuse Torbutton/browser proxy settings with Tor Network Settings

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#11191: Users confuse Torbutton/browser proxy settings with Tor Network Settings
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     Reporter:           |      Owner:  brade
  mikeperry              |     Status:  new
         Type:  defect   |  Milestone:
     Priority:  major    |    Version:
    Component:  Tor      |   Keywords:  tbb-usabilty, tbb-helpdesk-frequent
  Launcher               |  Parent ID:
   Resolution:           |
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Comment (by brade):

 In what situations do users need to choose "Use custom proxy settings"
 within the Torbutton Preferences?  Is it just that they may need to use a
 port other than 9150 to connect to tor?  Or are there other reasons why we
 need to keep those settings in Torbutton?

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