Python 3000

[Neil Hodgson]

> Anyone knows more about what will be Python 3000 ? It seems that it will
be
> the next evolution of this language, after the 1.7 version. The big issue
is
> that Python 3000 would not be compatible withe the actual 1.n language !?
> How it is possible and what it means ?

   Don't worry. Python 3000 is a dream that Guido has where he can change
Python in an incompatible way. The volume of upset that will ensue should he
try this will quickly force him back in line. BDFL? More slave-for-life than
dictator!

   Your version numbering is a little out of date - 1.6 will be released in
the near future with some quite useful Unicode support, then 2.0 with some
unnecessary features soon after that. 2.0 is called 2.0 to help with
marketing although the sweet spot with version number marketing is 3.11 so
some more unnecessary features will be required soon :-)

   Neil