[tor-bugs] #16830 [Website]: Why does Tor use socks4a instead of socks5?

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#16830: Why does Tor use socks4a instead of socks5?
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     Reporter:  cypherpunks  |      Owner:  Sebastian
         Type:  defect       |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
    Component:  Website      |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:
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Changes (by nickm):

 * owner:   => Sebastian
 * component:  - Select a component => Website


Comment:

 Tor accepts both Socks4A and Socks5.  What part of the FAQ are you
 referring to?

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