[Python-3000] PEP 3108 and the demise of bsddb3

Raymond Hettinger python at rcn.com
Thu Sep 4 17:35:26 CEST 2008


[Barry]
> Since rc1 did not go out last night, bsddb could be restored.  I still  
> don't think it should be, but at this point it's up to Guido to  
> override, and I will abide by his decision.

Put in my vote for restoration, deprecation, and thought-out removal/replacement in 3.1.
The ensuing discussions have made it clear that immediate removal is controversial and problematic.
Also, part of the original motivation disappeared when Jesus Cea stepped-up.


Raymond


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