[ python-Bugs-1261229 ] __new__ is class method

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Bugs item #1261229, was opened at 2005-08-16 18:53
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Category: Documentation
Group: None
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Mike Orr (hierro)
Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody)
Summary: __new__ is class method

Initial Comment:
Section 3.3.1 of the Language Reference says,
" __new__() is a static method"

But it's actually a class method since it's first
argument is the class.

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