[Python-Dev] Import compromise

[Aahz]

On Sat, Dec 07, 2002, Martin v. Löwis wrote:
> Aahz <aahz@pythoncraft.com> writes:
>> 
>> I'm seeing some convergence on basic criteria needed for a Grand Import
>> Redesign, but I'm not seeing convergence on the actual design itself.
>> Time is running short for 2.3, and people making hasty decisions make
>> poor decisions.
> 
> I disagree with this analysis. Time is not running short for Python
> 2.3: there isn't even a release schedule, yet, and I question promises
> that an alpha release will be produced this year.

You may be right; however, the tone of the discussion seems to be partly
predicated on a short timeframe.  I'm fairly confident Guido won't hold
2.3 for lack of a new import facility.
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