[Python-Dev] Re: PEP 277: Unicode file name support for Windows NT, was PEP-time ? ...

[M.-A. Lemburg]

Neil Hodgson wrote:
> 
> M.-A. Lemburg:
> 
> > The restriction when compiling Python in wide mode on Windows
> > should be lifted: The PyUnicode_AsWideChar() API should be used
> > to convert 4-byte Unicode to wchar_t (which is 2-byte on Windows).
> 
>    I'd prefer not to include this as it adds complexity for little benefit
> but am prepared to do the implementation if it is required.

Point taken, but please mention this in the PEP.

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