[Python-Dev] [PATCH] Fix dictionary subclass semantics when used as global dictionaries

[Aahz]

On Tue, Jan 10, 2006, Crutcher Dunnavant wrote:
>
> There is an inconsistancy in the way that dictionary subclasses behave
> when they are used as as namespaces in execs.
> 
> Basically, while python 2.4 permits the usage of dictionary subclasses
> for local environments, it still bypasses the subclass functions and
> uses the C API for global environments. The attached patch (and
> unittest!) addresses this issue.

Please submit the patch to SourceForge and report back with the SF ID.
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