[Python-Dev] C99

[Sturla Molden]

<tritium-list at sdamon.com> wrote:

> I share Guido's priority there - source compatibility is more important than
> smoothing a few of C's rough edges.  Maybe the next breaking change release
> this should be considered (python 4000... python 5000?)

I was simply pointing out that Guido's priority removes a lot of the
usefulness of C99 at source level. I was not saying I disagreed. If we have
to keep header files clean of C99 I think this proposal just adds clutter.