[Python-checkins] python/dist/src/Misc NEWS,1.979,1.980

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Update of /cvsroot/python/python/dist/src/Misc
In directory sc8-pr-cvs1.sourceforge.net:/tmp/cvs-serv4903/Misc

Modified Files:
	NEWS 
Log Message:
SF bug #942952:  Weakness in tuple hash
(Basic approach and test concept by Tim Peters.)

* Improved the hash to reduce collisions.
* Added the torture test to the test suite.



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*** NEWS	31 May 2004 19:27:59 -0000	1.979
--- NEWS	1 Jun 2004 06:36:23 -0000	1.980
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+ - Improved the tuple hashing algorithm to give fewer collisions in
+   common cases.  Fixes bug  #942952.
+ 
  - Implemented generator expressions (PEP 289).  Coded by Jiwon Seo.