I have not gotten any replies about this. No comments, suggestions for not skipping any missed threads, or corrections. Is everyone good with this or should I give it another day or two?
On 4/22/07, Calvin Spealman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There were a good number of skipped threads, but I've been out of the > loop with a lot of busy things keeping me away from such things. Now > that I'm getting back into it, I'll keep up with things again. So, let > me know if any of the skipped threads should be brought in. > Corrections and comments welcome as always. > > ============= > Announcements > ============= > > ========= > Summaries > ========= > > --------------- > About SSL tests > --------------- > > An open bug about missing SSL tests (#451607) was brought up to close or keep > open. Jean-Paul Calderone mentioned an improved testing method by spawning a > 'openssl s_server' for testing purposes. This sparked some talk about the > terminating of subprocesses in a cross-platform manner (See `Cross-Platform > Subprocess Termination`). > > Contributing thread: > > - `About SSL tests > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072443.html>`__ > > ------------------------------------- > Cross-Platform Subprocess Termination > ------------------------------------- > > Because os.kill only works on *nix and OS X platforms, leaving Windows > platforms uncovered. Although subprocess.TerminateProcess exists for Windows > platforms, it requires the use of handles and additional overhead for use. > Support was overall given for adding a UNIX-only signal() method and a cross- > platform terminate() method to Popen instances. Nothing was said of actually > incorporating these changes into the subprocess module, although code was > given. > > Contributing thread: > > - (This was mixed in with the `About SSL tests` thread.) > > ------------------------ > Extended buffer protocol > ------------------------ > > Updates to the buffer protocol are discussed, along with the proposal pre-PEP > documenting the updates for Python 3000, but brought to Python-Dev, due so the > plans of backporting to 2.6 afterwards. > > (Note: I couldn't summarize this well enough to cover much of it do any real > degree, but it is currently a Py3k issue, so maybe that is OK. If no one wants > to add to the summary, it will stay short.) > > Contributing threads: > > - `Extended buffer PEP > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072620.html>`__ > - `PEP 3118: Extended buffer protocol (new version) > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072537.html>`__ > - `Extended Buffer Protocol - simple use examples > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072535.html>`__ > > ----------------------------------------- > function for counting items in a sequence > ----------------------------------------- > > A patch was submitted by Steven Bethard (http://bugs.python.org/1696199), > implemented a discussed collections.counts() function to provide a mapping > between items in an iterable and the number of times they appear. There were > suggested names, but none overthrew the original 'counts()' and a question of > items not appearing being counted as 0 or raising a KeyError, with 0 winning > due to a just-makes-sense factor. > > Contributing thread: > > - `function for counting items in a sequence > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072502.html>`__ > > ---------------------------------------- > context manager - generator interaction? > ---------------------------------------- > > A problem was brought up with iterator context managers and iteration inside > the with-block raising its StopIteration, but being caught by the context > manager mechanics. It was also responded that the problem would not exist > without the use of overly broad try blocks, and this lead to the addition of > a formal note in PEP 8 about keeping narrow try blocks. > > Contributing thread: > > - `context manager - generator interaction? > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072484.html>`__ > > ----------------------------- > proposed which.py replacement > ----------------------------- > > Suggestion of replacing the which.py script in the Tools directory migrated to > its proposal for inclusion into the standard library. A patch and tests have > yet to be provided. > > Contributing thread: > > - `proposed which.py replacement > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072424.html>`_ > > ----------------------- > minidom and DOM level 2 > ----------------------- > > What is missing for DOM Level 2 support in minidom was highlighted and > some work jumpstarted. > > Contributing thread: > > - `minidom and DOM level 2 > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072499.html>`__ > > ---------------------------------------------- > test_pty.py hangs in verbose mode on Mac OS X? > ---------------------------------------------- > > Differing buffering behavior was causing test_pty to block only in verbose > mode. Solutions may include reading to clear the buffer of child processes > before a waitpid() call. > > Contributing thread: > > - `test_pty.py hangs in verbose mode on Mac OS X? > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072592.html>`__ > > > > ================ > Deferred Threads > ================ > > ================== > Previous Summaries > ================== > > =============== > Skipped Threads > =============== > > - `Checking PEP autobuild results > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072544.html>`__ > - `Python 2.5.1c1 pickle problem > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072565.html>`__ > - `build problem on windows: unable to find getbuildinfo2.c > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072580.html>`__ > - `BaseException pickle issue > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072416.html>`__ > - `Summary of Tracker Issues > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072417.html>`__ > - `possible urllib bug on Windows XP > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072445.html>`__ > - `Py2.5.1 release candidate > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072550.html>`__ > - `Some new additions to functools > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072614.html>`__ > - `Python+XUL > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072435.html>`__ > - `Distutils and -framework on MacOSX > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072451.html>`__ > - `HTTP responses and errors > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072547.html>`__ > - `[Python-checkins] svn dead? > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072559.html>`__ > - `Just saying hello > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072572.html>`__ > - `ok to just checkin minor obvious fixes? > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072600.html>`__ > - `__lltrace__ > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072608.html>`__ > - `new subscriber looking for grunt work > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072612.html>`__ > - `functools additions > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072615.html>`__ > - `Python Documentation Problem Example > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072427.html>`__ > - `Get 2.5 changes in now, branch will be frozen soon > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072429.html>`__ > - `Quoting netiquette reminder [Re: proposed which.py replacement] > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072440.html>`__ > - `branch is frozen for release of 2.5.1c1 (and 2.5.1) > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072483.html>`__ > - `More exposure for PEP8 (was: context manager - generator > interaction?) > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072496.html>`__ > - `[Python-checkins] Python Regression Test Failures opt (1) > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072498.html>`__ > - `Weekly Python Patch/Bug Summary > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072534.html>`__ > - `deprecating BaseException.message > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072542.html>`__ > - `USE_FAST code in stringobject.c > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072551.html>`__ > - `Fwd: Re: Py2.5.1 release candidate > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072553.html>`__ > - `Fwd: Re: Changes to decimal.py > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072556.html>`__ > - `svn.python.org > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072561.html>`__ > - `[PATCH] pep 0324 URL update > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072574.html>`__ > - `Pydoc Rewrite Discussion at doc-sig list. > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072596.html>`__ > - `my 2.5 checkins > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072604.html>`__ > - `Making builtins more efficient > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072610.html>`__ > - `fdopen mode needs sanitizing > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072611.html>`__ > - `Py3: function signatures, type checking, and related crap > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072625.html>`__ > - `concerns regarding callable() method > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072514.html>`__ > - `A Survey on Defect Management Practices in Free/Open Source > Software > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072470.html>`__ > - `RELEASED Python 2.5.1, release candidate 1 > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072558.html>`__ > - `Python 3000 PEP: Postfix type declarations > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072419.html>`__ > - `test_socketserver flakey? > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072441.html>`__ > - `Changes to decimal.py > <http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2007-April/072548.html>`__ > > > -- > Read my blog! 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