[tor-bugs] #25885 [Core Tor/Tor]: count_acceptable_nodes() would be more accurate using node_has_preferred_descriptor()

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#25885: count_acceptable_nodes() would be more accurate using
node_has_preferred_descriptor()
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 Reporter:  nickm         |          Owner:  neel
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  assigned
 Priority:  Medium        |      Milestone:  Tor: unspecified
Component:  Core Tor/Tor  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal        |     Resolution:
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Comment (by teor):

 Replying to [comment:2 neel]:
 > I am interested in fixing this.
 >
 > I have a question: what is a "careful count"?

 The function counts all nodes, and then checks if there are enough nodes
 for a path.

 But it should check that there is at least 1 guard node, and at least 2
 non-guard nodes.

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