[Python-Dev] Re: [Pydotorg] updated notes about building bsddb185 module

[Barry Warsaw]

On Fri, 2003-05-02 at 19:32, "Martin v. L=F6wis" wrote:

> [building bsddb185]
> > I suppose that's an alternative, however, it is complicated by a coup=
le
> > issues:
> >=20
> >     * The bsddb185 module would have to be built as bsddb (not a big =
deal in
> >       and of itself).
>=20
> Why is that? I propose to build the bsddb185 module as bsddb185. It doe=
s=20
> not support being built as bsddb[module].
>=20
> >     * The current bsddb package directory would have to be renamed or=
 not
> >       installed to avoid name clashes.
>=20
> I suggest no such thing, and I agree that this would not be desirable.

I totally agree with Martin.  Make bsddb185 explicit and do not
masquerade it as bsddb by default.

-Barry