[Python-Dev] [PATCH] Fix dictionary subclass semantics when used as global dictionaries

[Crutcher Dunnavant]

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On 1/10/06, Aahz <aahz at pythoncraft.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 10, 2006, Crutcher Dunnavant wrote:
> >
> > There is an inconsistancy in the way that dictionary subclasses behave
> > when they are used as as namespaces in execs.
> >
> > Basically, while python 2.4 permits the usage of dictionary subclasses
> > for local environments, it still bypasses the subclass functions and
> > uses the C API for global environments. The attached patch (and
> > unittest!) addresses this issue.
>
> Please submit the patch to SourceForge and report back with the SF ID.
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