[Python-Dev] [win32] Killing MSVC's _alloca

Tim Peters tim.one@comcast.net
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 16:36:19 -0400


[Guido]
> We've already absorbed a sheer endless set of patches to make it work
> on CYGWIN.

[Jason Tishler]
> Ouch! :,)
>
> Nevertheless, the Cygwin community appreciates the continued support.

The Python community appreciates your support too, Jason!  Guido wasn't
being pejorative there, just objectively accurate:  "sheer endless" is Dutch
for "about 12" <wink>.