[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16606: WP_Http_Streams::test doesn't check enough to confirm if it can do HTTPS

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#16606: WP_Http_Streams::test doesn't check enough to confirm if it can do HTTPS
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 Reporter:  westi                |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)         |      Status:  new
 Priority:  high                 |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  HTTP                 |     Version:  3.0.5
 Severity:  major                |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  3.2-early has-patch  |
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Comment (by dd32):

 > >What's the use case for the filter when function_exists( 'fopen' )
 returns false?
 > Hooks can still filter it. E.g. reporting, enable / creating functions
 etc. (dl etc.).

 For what it's worth here, I personally believe only a `true` response
 should be filterable. If our test rules say the transport can't be used,
 it can't be used, it's that simple. The test rules are nothing
 extravagant, basic cap checks..

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