[Python-Dev] Python 2.5b3 and AIX 4.3 - It Works

"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Mon Aug 7 15:04:24 CEST 2006


Michael Kent schrieb:
> Because of a requirement to remain compatible with AIX 4.3, I have been forced
> to stay with Python 2.3, because while 2.4 would compile under AIX 4.3, it would
> segfault immediately when run.
> 
> I'm happy to report that Python 2.5b3 compiles and runs fine under AIX 4.3, and
> passes most of its test suite.  However, here are a few test failures.  I
> realize AIX 4.3 is long obsolete, so is there any interest on the list for me to
> report which tests failed and how?

As Neal says: There would be interest in receiving patches. Interest in
receiving bug reports for systems we don't have access to is low.

Regards,
Martin


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