Re: [Python-Dev] please take a look at buildbot result [was: Broken link to download (Mac OS X)]

2010-04-30 Thread Ronald Oussoren

On 29 Apr, 2010, at 20:28, Bill Janssen wrote:

> Michael Foord  wrote:
> 
>> Well - I have nine failing tests on trunk for Mac OS X with Snow Leopard.
>> 
>> 9 tests failed:
>>test_cmd_line test_imp test_import test_posix test_pydoc
>>test_runpy test_urllib2 test_urllib2_localnet test_warnings
>> 
>> I believe that Victor has ensured that the buildbot failures have open
>> issues against, I'm just going to check that the failures I see are
>> the same.
> 
> Just built on Intel/Leopard with the trunk (almost vanilla, except for
> _ssl.c) and tested.  Here's what I configured:
> 
> ./configure --prefix=/local/python/trunk --disable-universalsdk 
> --disable-framework --disable-toolbox-glue --with-pydebug
> 
> 
...

> 8 skips unexpected on darwin:
>test_aepack test_applesingle test_gdb test_macos test_macostools
>test_readline test_scriptpackages test_ttk_guionly
> 
> Why is the skip of "test_readline" unexpected on darwin?  The readline
> on Darwin isn't what Python wants.

The skip of test_readline is unexpected because readline should have been build 
with the options above and tests should have worked.

Ronald



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[Python-Dev] Summary of Python tracker Issues

2010-04-30 Thread Python tracker

ACTIVITY SUMMARY (2010-04-23 - 2010-04-30)
Python tracker at http://bugs.python.org/

To view or respond to any of the issues listed below, click on the issue 
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 2638 open (+41) / 17759 closed (+27) / 20397 total (+68)

Open issues with patches:  1081

Average duration of open issues: 724 days.
Median duration of open issues: 494 days.

Open Issues Breakdown
   open  2620 (+41)
languishing10 ( +0)
pending 7 ( +0)

Issues Created Or Reopened (71)
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"Report bug" links 2010-04-24
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue2823reopened techtonik   
 
   

Silence DeprecationWarning by default  2010-04-25
   http://bugs.python.org/issue7319reopened benjamin.peterson   
 
   patch   

Small mistake in tutorial web page 2010-04-23
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue8511created  mdcowles
 
   

os.execv*e(): fix formatting of the environment variables (Pyt 2010-04-23
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue8512created  haypo   
 
   patch   

subprocess: support bytes program name 2010-04-23
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8513created  haypo   
 
   patch   

Create fsencode() and fsdecode() functions in os.path  2010-04-23
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8514created  haypo   
 
   patch   

idle "Run Module" (F5) does not set __file__ variable  2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8515created  dangyogi
 
   patch   

Speed difference between Python 2.5 and 2.6 during filling bsd 2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8516created  PeterL  
 
   

Apple Style Guide link is broken in the "Documenting Python" c 2010-04-24
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue8517created  brandon-rhodes  
 
   

small typo in http://docs.python.org/howto/doanddont.html  2010-04-24
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue8518created  Adrián.Deccico 
 
   

[patch] doc: termios and ioctl reference links 2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8519created  techtonik   
 
   patch   

test doc issue 2010-04-24
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue8520created  georg.brandl
 
   

Allow some winreg functions to accept keyword arguments2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8521created  brian.curtin
 
   patch   

enhacement proposal in howto/doanddont 2010-04-24
CLOSED http://bugs.python.org/issue8522created  Adrián.Deccico 
 
   patch   

shutil.rmtree and os.listdir cannot recover on error condition 2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8523created  rubenlm 
 
   easy

SSL sockets do not retain the parent socket's attributes   2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8524created  pitrou  
 
   

Small enhancement to help()2010-04-24
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8525created  robcliffe   
 
   

msilib doesn't support multiple CAB instances in same installe 2010-04-25
   http://bugs.python.org/issue8526created  janssen 
 
   easy

[PEP 3147] compileall.compile

Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Barry Warsaw
On Apr 28, 2010, at 09:22 AM, Dirkjan Ochtman wrote:

>On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 23:55, Nick Coghlan  wrote:
>> I believe the more important part of Barry's suggested change here is
>> requiring a link to the archived message (usually from python-dev) where
>> the PEP was accepted (be it directly by you as BDFL, or by consensus
>> from a "sufficient" number of core developers). This will likely also
>> help with reminding people to announce on python-dev when PEPs are
>> accepted by consensus (or by you) somewhere like PyCon or a sprint.
>
>Though maybe it should be called Conclusion instead of Accepted and
>used for Rejected PEPs, as well?

Good point.  What do you think about 'Resolution'?

As to Guido's point about the decision making process, Nick's right.  I just
want to make sure we can capture the resolution in the PEP, be it by BDFL
pronouncement or "hey, silence is acceptance" email.

Cheers,
-Barry


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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Martin v. Löwis
> As to Guido's point about the decision making process, Nick's right.  I just
> want to make sure we can capture the resolution in the PEP, be it by BDFL
> pronouncement or "hey, silence is acceptance" email.

I don't think "silence is acceptance" will work out in practice. For
issues where a PEP was written in the first place, somebody will
*always* object, and forever so, hoping that what he considers a mistake
will not be done. The advantage of Guido acting as BDFL was that
somebody would make an decision ultimately, one which both proponents
and opponents of the PEP would accept.

Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
majority vote amongst committers.

Regards,
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Steve Holden
Martin v. Löwis wrote:
>> As to Guido's point about the decision making process, Nick's right.  I just
>> want to make sure we can capture the resolution in the PEP, be it by BDFL
>> pronouncement or "hey, silence is acceptance" email.
> 
> I don't think "silence is acceptance" will work out in practice. For
> issues where a PEP was written in the first place, somebody will
> *always* object, and forever so, hoping that what he considers a mistake
> will not be done. The advantage of Guido acting as BDFL was that
> somebody would make an decision ultimately, one which both proponents
> and opponents of the PEP would accept.
> 
> Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
> majority vote amongst committers.

Couldn't we just go with the FLUFL?

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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Guido van Rossum
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM, Steve Holden  wrote:
> Martin v. Löwis wrote:
>>> As to Guido's point about the decision making process, Nick's right.  I just
>>> want to make sure we can capture the resolution in the PEP, be it by BDFL
>>> pronouncement or "hey, silence is acceptance" email.
>>
>> I don't think "silence is acceptance" will work out in practice. For
>> issues where a PEP was written in the first place, somebody will
>> *always* object, and forever so, hoping that what he considers a mistake
>> will not be done. The advantage of Guido acting as BDFL was that
>> somebody would make an decision ultimately, one which both proponents
>> and opponents of the PEP would accept.
>>
>> Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
>> majority vote amongst committers.
>
> Couldn't we just go with the FLUFL?

IIRC in the IETF this is done by the committee chair. I think it's a
good idea to have this be a single person to avoid endless indecision.

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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Martin v. Löwis
>> Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
>> majority vote amongst committers.
> 
> Couldn't we just go with the FLUFL?

Not sure whether that's a serious proposal (April 1 is already some days
back now). As a starting point, Barry would have to indicate whether he
is interested in that role.

Regards,
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Steve Holden
Martin v. Löwis wrote:
>>> Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
>>> majority vote amongst committers.
>> Couldn't we just go with the FLUFL?
> 
> Not sure whether that's a serious proposal (April 1 is already some days
> back now). As a starting point, Barry would have to indicate whether he
> is interested in that role.
> 
If he isn't then we can depose him and replace him with a puppet.

regards
 Steve

PS: Barry: sorry I can't make the gig tonight. Hope it went well ...
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Martin v. Löwis
Steve Holden wrote:
> Martin v. Löwis wrote:
 Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
 majority vote amongst committers.
>>> Couldn't we just go with the FLUFL?
>> Not sure whether that's a serious proposal (April 1 is already some days
>> back now). As a starting point, Barry would have to indicate whether he
>> is interested in that role.
>>
> If he isn't then we can depose him and replace him with a puppet.

Ah, ok. So you didn't mean that seriously; a smiley would have helped.

Regards,
Martin
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Re: [Python-Dev] patch for review: __import__ documentation

2010-04-30 Thread Martin v. Löwis
> I see the confusion. I think Martin meant more about open issues that
> required discussion, not simply issues that had a patch ready to go.

I actually think it is perfectly fine to point out that specific issues
are need committer action on this list. This is what the list is there for.

Waiting some time to see whether some developer reacts is certainly a
good idea: notice, however, that Chris had already waited a few days.

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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Jesse Noller



On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:51 PM, "Martin v. Löwis"   
wrote:


As to Guido's point about the decision making process, Nick's  
right.  I just
want to make sure we can capture the resolution in the PEP, be it  
by BDFL

pronouncement or "hey, silence is acceptance" email.


I don't think "silence is acceptance" will work out in practice. For
issues where a PEP was written in the first place, somebody will
*always* object, and forever so, hoping that what he considers a  
mistake

will not be done. The advantage of Guido acting as BDFL was that
somebody would make an decision ultimately, one which both proponents
and opponents of the PEP would accept.

Without a BDFL, I think we need a committee to make decisions, e.g. by
majority vote amongst committers.

Regards,
Martin



Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based  
on committee.


I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.

jesse
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Antoine Pitrou
Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:
> 
> Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based  
> on committee.
> 
> I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.

Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
(and "plaintitive" by the way?)

Regards

Antoine.


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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Benjamin Peterson
2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou :
> Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:
>>
>> Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
>> on committee.
>>
>> I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
>
> Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
> (and "plaintitive" by the way?)

The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.



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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Maciej Fijalkowski
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Benjamin Peterson  wrote:
> 2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou :
>> Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:
>>>
>>> Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
>>> on committee.
>>>
>>> I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
>>
>> Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
>> (and "plaintitive" by the way?)
>
> The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
> means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.
>

Does it only work for english speaking non-metric system users? (2x4
is probably something imperial)
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Michael Foord

On 01/05/2010 00:08, Benjamin Peterson wrote:

2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou:
   

Jesse Noller  gmail.com>  writes:
 

Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
on committee.

I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
   

Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
(and "plaintitive" by the way?)
 

The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.

   
And 2x4 refers to a board with cross-section of 4 inches x 2 inches; the 
inch being an obsolete unit of measure from the old British imperial 
system now defunct throughout the civilized world.


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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Michael Foord

On 01/05/2010 00:10, Maciej Fijalkowski wrote:

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Benjamin Peterson  wrote:
   

2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou:
 

Jesse Noller  gmail.com>  writes:
   

Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
on committee.

I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
 

Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
(and "plaintitive" by the way?)
   

The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.

 

Does it only work for english speaking non-metric system users? (2x4
is probably something imperial)
   


You we would probably strike with 100x50mm boards instead.

Michael


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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Benjamin Peterson
2010/4/30 Maciej Fijalkowski :
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Benjamin Peterson  
> wrote:
>> 2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou :
>>> Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:

 Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
 on committee.

 I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
>>>
>>> Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
>>> (and "plaintitive" by the way?)
>>
>> The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
>> means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.
>>
>
> Does it only work for english speaking non-metric system users? (2x4
> is probably something imperial)

Yes, that's a 5,04 by 10,08 for you. :)



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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Guido van Rossum
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Benjamin Peterson  wrote:
> 2010/4/30 Maciej Fijalkowski :
>> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Benjamin Peterson  
>> wrote:
>>> 2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou :
 Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:
>
> Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
> on committee.
>
> I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.

 Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
 (and "plaintitive" by the way?)
>>>
>>> The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
>>> means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.
>>>
>>
>> Does it only work for english speaking non-metric system users? (2x4
>> is probably something imperial)
>
> Yes, that's a 5,04 by 10,08 for you. :)

Of course "2 by 4" is just the name. The actual measurements of such a
piece of lumber in the store are about 1.75 by 3.75 inch. :-)

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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Steve Holden
Michael Foord wrote:
> On 01/05/2010 00:08, Benjamin Peterson wrote:
>> 2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou:
>>   
>>> Jesse Noller  gmail.com>  writes:
>>> 
 Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
 on committee.

 I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.

>>> Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
>>> (and "plaintitive" by the way?)
>>>  
>> The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
>> means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.
>>
>>
> And 2x4 refers to a board with cross-section of 4 inches x 2 inches; the
> inch being an obsolete unit of measure from the old British imperial
> system now defunct throughout the civilized world.
> 
The last time I was in a UK builders' yard I hear someone asking for
"two meter pieces of two by four". At the time the UK was notionally
metric (and the timber was planed to the nearest metric size) but the
old names still survived.

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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Jesse Noller
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Guido van Rossum  wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 4:14 PM, Benjamin Peterson  
> wrote:
>> 2010/4/30 Maciej Fijalkowski :
>>> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Benjamin Peterson  
>>> wrote:
 2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou :
> Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:
>>
>> Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
>> on committee.
>>
>> I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
>
> Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
> (and "plaintitive" by the way?)

 The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
 means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.

>>>
>>> Does it only work for english speaking non-metric system users? (2x4
>>> is probably something imperial)
>>
>> Yes, that's a 5,04 by 10,08 for you. :)
>
> Of course "2 by 4" is just the name. The actual measurements of such a
> piece of lumber in the store are about 1.75 by 3.75 inch. :-)
>

We americans round up! (all the time)
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Jesse Noller
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:08 PM, Benjamin Peterson  wrote:
> 2010/4/30 Antoine Pitrou :
>> Jesse Noller  gmail.com> writes:
>>>
>>> Consider this a plaintitive -1 to any sort of rule-or-decision based
>>> on committee.
>>>
>>> I'd much rather a 2x4 to the forehead.
>>
>> Oops, sorry but what does "a 2x4 to the forehead" mean?
>> (and "plaintitive" by the way?)
>
> The former means being hit by a board and by the latter, he probably
> means "plaintive" meaning melancholy.

Yes, well, what Benjamin said.

jesse
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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Nick Coghlan
Steve Holden wrote:
> The last time I was in a UK builders' yard I hear someone asking for
> "two meter pieces of two by four". At the time the UK was notionally
> metric (and the timber was planed to the nearest metric size) but the
> old names still survived.

Yeah, a 2x4 is still a 2x4 here as well. It's English, even the native
speakers don't really expect it to make sense all the time ;)

Cheers,
Nick.

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Re: [Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

2010-04-30 Thread Martin v. Löwis
> IIRC in the IETF this is done by the committee chair. I think it's a
> good idea to have this be a single person to avoid endless indecision.

It then seems that this role should go to the release manager of the
upcoming feature release. Assuming Georg can accept this additional
responsibility.

Regards,
Martin
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