[Python-Dev] outstanding items for 2.5

[Aahz]

On Sun, Apr 02, 2006, Neal Norwitz wrote:
>
> I updated the PEP to include owners.  If this message is sent directly
> to you, you are an owner.
> 
> http://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0356/
> 
> Review the PEP and let me know what needs to be changed.  If your pet
> project isn't already in the PEP, assume it has been deferred until
> 2.6.

Per "file() vs open(), round 7" at
http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2005-December/thread.html#59073
please add to list of planned features and list me as the owner.  I'd
calle this feature "make open() a factory function instead of an alias
for file() (with suitable doc changes)"  -- that parenthetical being the
blocking factor here....  ;-)
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