[Python-Dev] windows installer and python list mention

[Brett Cannon]

On Mon, 10 Apr 2017 at 14:32 Steve Dower <steve.dower at python.org> wrote:

> On 10Apr2017 1032, Ethan Furman wrote:
> > Apparently the Windows installer mentions asking for help on Python List.
>
> Yay! People actually read some of that text in the installer :)
>
> Currently the installer has the following message after you run a Repair
> (from Tools/msi/bundle/Default.wxl):
>
>  > Feel free to email <a
> href="mailto:python-list at python.org">python-list at python.org</a> if you
> continue to encounter issues.
>
> And this message after you uninstall:
>
>  > Feel free to email <a
> href="mailto:python-list at python.org">python-list at python.org</a> if you
> encountered problems.
>
> > If accessing Python List directly via email it is necessary to subscribe
> > first -- perhaps that could be mentioned? Bonus Python Points for
> > mentioning the other methods that do not require subscribing.  :)
>
> I wasn't aware of this - I'm sure I've emailed the list before without
> it being rejected, and I'm certainly not subscribed. Is it a recent
> change? Is it necessary?
>

It's possible a previous email was held for moderation and then you were
given a permanent acceptance for your email address as Mailman allows for
that.

-Brett
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