On 20/06/2010 17:00, Steve Holden wrote:
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In writing this email to python-dev, I have reviewed my logs of #python
specifically looking for the phrase 'python 3'. Here are some packages that
were named in the conversations:
- py2exe
- cx_Freeze
- twisted
- PIL
- ctypes
What is the problem with ctypes in Python 3? Are there particular
problems with it - it is part of the standard library and available right?
- email
I present this list because they are what programmers are coming to #python to
ask about, and that may be relevent to your discussion about python 3 ports.
Given the amount of interest this thread has generated I can't help
wondering why it isn't more prominent in python.org content. Is the
developer community completely disjoint with the web content editor
community?
The "web content editor community" (the python.org webmasters) is really
just a handful of people. I did suggest a few weeks ago (in response to
an enquiry about why there was no guide to choosing between Python 2 and
3 easily visible on the website) that we add or prominently link to a
page with information like this. There was no response but I do think it
would be a good idea.
If there is such a disconnect we should think about remedying it: a
large "Python 2 or 3?" button could link to a reasoned discussion of the
pros and cons as evinced in this thread. That way people will end up
with the right version more often (and be writing Python 2 that will
more easily migrate to Python 3, if they cannot yet use 3).
Yep.
All the best,
Michael Foord
There seems to be a perception that the PSF can help fund developments,
and indeed Jesse Noller has made a small start with his sprint funding
proposal (which now has some funding behind it). I think if it is to do
so the Foundation will have to look for substantial new funding. I do
not currently understand where this funding would come from, and would
like to tap your developer creativity in helping to define how the
Foundation can effectively commit more developer time to Python.
GSoC and GHOP are great examples, but there is plenty of room for all
sorts of initiatives that result in development opportunities. I'd like
to help.
regards
Steve
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