[Python-Dev] Re: PEP 277: Unicode file name support for Windows NT, was PEP-time ? ... (original) (raw)

Neil Hodgson nhodgson@bigpond.net.au
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 22:38:54 +1100

M.-A. Lemburg:

The restriction when compiling Python in wide mode on Windows should be lifted: The PyUnicodeAsWideChar() API should be used to convert 4-byte Unicode to wchart (which is 2-byte on Windows).

I'd prefer not to include this as it adds complexity for little benefit but am prepared to do the implementation if it is required.

Neil