[tor-bugs] #26146 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Setting `general.useragent.override` does not spoof the platform part anymore in ESR 60 which is confusing

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#26146: Setting `general.useragent.override` does not spoof the platform part
anymore in ESR 60 which is confusing
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 Reporter:  gk                               |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                           |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                           |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                           |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  ff60-esr, tbb-fingerprinting-os  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                                   |         Points:
 Reviewer:                                   |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by cypherpunks3):

 I read both of those. Unfortunately, they really don't have much
 discussion in them. While I think it's fine to make trade-offs at the
 lower security levels, doing it at the higher security levels is really a
 very bad idea. Note that I am only talking about Windows vs OSX vs Linux,
 not about desktop vs mobile (which is completely new ground).

 After all, the high security levels already break a number of sites. It's
 clearly meant to be used for those who do not mind the occasional site
 being non-functional in exchange for better anonymity and privacy.

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