Threading problems with httplib

[David Fendrich]

Aahz:
> Yup, you're probably right.  Although there never was a specific fix to
> this problem AFAIK, there were some changes made for 2.3 due to other
> problems.  I'd suggest trying 2.3b1, and if that doesn't fix the
> problem, please file a bug report on SF and post to python-dev.

I tried 2.3b1 and the lock-ups still remain. I am now also quite
certain that httplib is not thread safe. It really ought to be...
I guess I'll have to sign up to python-dev and go bug them.

/David