[Python-Dev] Unicode 5.1.0

[Barry Warsaw]

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On Aug 21, 2008, at 6:30 PM, Terry Reedy wrote:
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> http://www.unicode.org/versions/Unicode5.1.0/
> "Unicode 5.1.0 contains over 100,000 characters, and provides  
> significant additions and improvements..." to existing features,  
> including new files and upgrades to existing files.  Sounds close to  
> adding features ;-)

I agree.  This seriously feels like new, potentially high risk code to  
be adding this late in the game.  The BDFL can always override, but  
unless someone is really convincing that this is low risk high  
benefit, I'd vote no for 2.6/3.0.

- -Barry

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