I am not convinced this issue should be brushed aside like this. In the past Ubuntu had Python 2.4 and 2.5 available -- 2.4 was the default version but 2.5 was provided for "cutting edge" users. This worked very well and allowed people to use both 2.4 and 2.5.
I see the current situation as "Ubuntu is sticking with 2.5.2 until at least 9.04" which is fine, but I see no reason why 2.6 cannot be provided as well. Then people can rely on 2.5.2 but also use 2.6 if they want. I don't see that Ubuntu must have one and only one Python available. I guess this means I am forced to download, compile and install it myself -- this is very annoying and basically means I cannot use Ubuntu as a platform for training courses. Unless some kind soul packages and provides via Launchpad PPA or Multiverse. -- There are no Python 2.6 packages for Ubuntu https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/287962 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
