[Hackage] #460: find the http proxy on windows more reliably

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#460: find the http proxy on windows more reliably
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  Reporter:  duncan              |        Owner:                
      Type:  defect              |       Status:  new           
  Priority:  normal              |    Milestone:                
 Component:  cabal-install tool  |      Version:  1.2.3.0       
  Severity:  normal              |   Resolution:                
  Keywords:                      |   Difficulty:  hard (< 1 day)
Ghcversion:  6.8.3               |     Platform:                
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Comment (by duncan):

 Ugg, using the WinHTTP library requires using side-by-side assemblies and
 a manifest file. Currently ghc and Cabal have no support for using
 manifests to specify dependencies on assemblies.

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