A better python interface for buffer objects

[Paul Barrett]

Alex Martelli wrote:

> > confusing?)  Since I can't use a string object as a writeable buffer, is
> > there some other object that I can use as a writeable buffer, not
>
> Maybe an array.array object?  Haven't tested... it should, I guess.
>
> Alex

I've tried this and it also appears to be a read-only buffer!

I'm not aware of any other options at this time.

I suppose a PEP may be in order here.

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