Re: Python2.6 in unstable?
Bastian Venthur wrote:
> Stefano Zacchiroli schrieb:
>> On Thu, Sep 03, 2009 at 04:32:10PM +0800, Paul Wise wrote:
>>> See the recent threads on debian-python, debian-devel and debian-release.
>> Given that Bastian's post is the first time I've seen the question
>> posed straight away for the -devel public, can you please summarize an
>> answer for us?
>
> Since I didn't receive an answer on my question I summarize what I
> found. Python 2.6 will definitely not become the standard Python for
> Squeeze. It is also very unlikely that it will enter unstable soon as
> far as I understood due the way 2.6 handles site packages and the
> resulting packaging issues.
Python 2.6 should become the standard Python for Squeeze.
> Someone asked for a list of open issues so people can jump in and try to
> help to solve the issues so 2.6 can at least be in Squeeze, but
> apparently this list does not exist.
AFAIK the process of filing and fixing bugs to be able to build with
python 2.6 is already happening.
Cheers
Luk
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