[tor-bugs] #27380 [Core Tor/Tor]: require torrc to be UTF-8

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#27380: require torrc to be UTF-8
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 Reporter:  cyberpunks           |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect               |         Status:  needs_information
 Priority:  Medium               |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.3.6.x-final
Component:  Core Tor/Tor         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal               |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  rust-wants, prop285  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #24033               |         Points:
 Reviewer:  dgoulet              |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by teor):

 Replying to [comment:12 dgoulet]:
 > Created a PR based on 036 branch:
 https://github.com/torproject/tor/pull/459
 >
 > Waiting for CI to pass... The code lgtm;
 >
 > However, how many tor will we break with this? In other words, if bunch
 of relays update to 036 stable and then tor doesn't start because torrc
 not in UTF-8... bad?

 We found one relay that has a ContactInfo that's not UTF-8.

 But we also need to fix Windows to use UTF-8 encoded paths before we make
 this change (see #25729). Otherwise, Windows users with non-ASCII
 usernames won't be able to use Tor.

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