[Python-Dev] ssl for Windows

[Tim Peters]

[Mark Hammond]
> I would like to check in a patch for
> http://www.python.org/sf/576711, which
> adds the _ssl module to Windows builds.

Good work, Mark.  Don't wait for me -- it appears that most of my Windows
Python work has become "spare time" activity.

> The only slightly controversial thing is how the build process
> operates.

It's just a bit of a mess.  I don't mind installing a current Perl, if
that's what it takes.

> I have quoted the relevant part of PCbuild/readme.txt below.
> test_socket_ssl passes once this is built, and at least 2 other
> people have reported build success.
>
> Are there any objections to the scheme?  Should I check it in?

Please do; that will force the issues in a helpful way.