[Python-Dev] Interning string subtype instances

[Mike Klaas]

On 2/12/07, Hrvoje Nikšić <hrvoje.niksic at avl.com> wrote:

> cause problems for other users of the interned string.  I agree with the
> reasoning, but propose a different solution: when interning an instance
> of a string subtype, PyString_InternInPlace could simply intern a copy.

Interning currently requires an external reference to prevent garbage
collection (I believe).  What will hold a reference to the string
copy?

-Mike