[tor-bugs] #21876 [Applications/Tor Browser]: e10s is not enabled on Linux (and probably OS X) by default in ESR 52 based nightlies

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#21876: e10s is not enabled on Linux (and probably OS X) by default in ESR 52 based
nightlies
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 Reporter:  gk                                   |          Owner:  tbb-
                                                 |  team
     Type:  defect                               |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Very High                            |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser             |        Version:
 Severity:  Major                                |     Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:  ff52-esr, tbb-7.0-must-alpha,        |  Actual Points:
  TorBrowserTeam201704R                          |
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Changes (by gk):

 * status:  needs_review => closed
 * resolution:   => fixed


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:24 mcs]:
 > Replying to [comment:23 gk]:
 > > Woah, we are getting e10s on Windows even without compiling the
 sandbox. (I tested it and hit #21766) It seems to work but is that a smart
 thing to have? (stability-wise etc.)
 >
 > I didn't have a chance to comment here, but yes, the sandbox is
 controlled by a separate set of #ifdef's. I guess the risk is that Firefox
 builds with the sandbox and we do not?

 Yes. It is basically an untested combination. But after looking around a
 bit it should be separate enough that we can try it in the upcoming alpha
 I think.

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