[Python-Dev] Using temp files and the Internet in regression tests

[Brett Cannon]

[Guido van Rossum]

<snip - question about tests using the Internet>
> No, you check whether the 'network' resource name is enabled in
> test_support.  Use test_support.is_resource_enabled('network').
>

Another thought that has come to mind; should we be diligent about
creating new objects like good testers?  Or should we minimize it since
net connections are expensive to make and can hold things up.

-Brett