Le mer. 25 avr. 2018 01:54, Nicholas D Steeves <nstee...@gmail.com> a écrit :
> On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:29:54AM +0200, Thomas Goirand wrote: > > On 04/21/2018 11:19 PM, Scott Kitterman wrote: > > > Since we are supporting Python2 in the next release, there is no > value> in dumping python-* packages now. Unlike many areas of the archive, > > > Python packages are actively used by third-party code that isn't and > > > won't be in Debian. > > > > There's always value to start de-crufting legacy stuff early. That being > > said, I hear your message: this is breaking 3rd party code, and we need > > to keep this in mind. > > > > > I'm generally in favor of getting rid of old stuff, but python2 isn't > > > there yet. > > > > Right. But I do believe we need to be very careful to not send a wrong > > message to our users. Debian deprecating Python 2 is good. A strong, > > bold deprecation message is needed, even if we want to continue > > supporting Python 2 for a bit more. > > At what stage should Python IDEs uploaded to NEW disable or not > install Python 2 support? Now? > > Should Python 2-specific IDEs and/or Python 2-specific educational > materials be removed from the archive? If so, then when? > > Andreas, I've CCed you because we've been in touch in the past, and > because I have friends who do graduate work in bioinformatics on > Debian systems. With the upcoming end of Python 2 in Debian, what can > we do to avoid losing them to CentOS? Also, if appropriate and if it > wouldn't be too much work, does Debian have a role in encouraging > new masters and PhD candidates to choose Python 3? > I do not see your point here. Regarding education, using python 2 or 3 should be transparent. The matter is only to have the expected programs/libraries available in python3. The only issue would be for students not to have their favorite program available. Anyway, py2 will not be supported anymore at some time... Olivier > Sincerely, > Nicholas >
