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...