[Python-Dev] [RELEASE] Python 2.7.12 release candidate 1

[Benjamin Peterson]

Python 2.7.12 release candidate 1 is now available for download. This is
a preview release of the next bugfix release in the Python 2.7.x series.
Assuming no horrible regressions are located, a final release will
follow in two weeks.

Downloads for 2.7.12rc1 can be found python.org:
    https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-2712rc1/

The complete changelog may be viewed at
    https://hg.python.org/cpython/raw-file/v2.7.12rc1/Misc/NEWS

Please test the pre-release and report any bugs to
   https://bugs.python.org

Servus,
Benjamin