[Python-3000] PEP 3108 - stdlib reorg/cleanup

[Georg Brandl]

Brett Cannon schrieb:
> [bcc to stdlib-sig]
> 
> After two false starts over the YEARS of trying to cleanup and
> reorganize the stdlib, creating a SIG to get this going, having Guido
> give the PEP the once-over over the past several days, and creating
> two new bugs reports (issues 2715 and 2716), PEP 3108 is finally ready
> for public vetting!
> 
> While reading this PEP, do remember this is only about either removing
> modules, renaming them, or moving them into a package. Additions are
> not covered by this PEP!
> 
> Also realize all of the right people have been consulted on this stuff
> (e.g., the web SIG about the urllib package). So please do not think
> that something that seems drastic (e.g., the removal of all
> Mac-specific modules) was taken lightly when in fact the proper people
> were asked and they were okay with what is going on.
> 
> Lastly, I do not want this to turn into a drawn-out thread about how
> people think some module should stay because they happen to use it or
> suggest some other module to remove. Please think before you propose a
> change. I have been through this proposal process for this reorg
> before and every time it has gotten way out of control. I do not want
> it happen this time.

Looks very nice! +1 from me.

Georg