Martin v. Loewis wrote: > Am 10.08.2010 09:06, schrieb Ulrich Eckhardt: >> When asked on the developers' list, it was said that this was >> intended for compatibility with C++, e.g. in cases where people >> want to embed Python into their C++ projects. Of course, this >> contradicts Christian's statement that C++ compatibility >> wasn't considered useful enough. > > It doesn't contradict at all. In order to embed Python into a C++ > application, it is sufficient if the Python header files can be compiled > with a C++ compiler, and linking to the C function works > properly - which is indeed the case.
That's true, maybe I don't remember the exact rationale. Especially if even someone like you, who is much deeper into Python development, doesn't, I'm wondering if I'm misremembering something.... Cheers! Uli -- Sator Laser GmbH Geschäftsführer: Thorsten Föcking, Amtsgericht Hamburg HR B62 932 -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list