[Python-Dev] Minix? (original) (raw)

Skip Montanaro skip@pobox.com
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 10:54:01 -0600 

>> I find it hard to believe Python actually still builds on Minix.  On
>> the other hand, I don't see it mentioned in PEP 11.

Martin> Python's configure.in still as AC_MINIX, but I agree that that
Martin> it is likely broken. Under PEP 11, we have to keep the support
Martin> code in Python 2.3, and can only start removing it in Python
Martin> 2.4. I've updated PEP 11 accordingly.

So, one of the first things we should do after 2.3 is released is make a pass through PEP 11 and unsupport a bunch of stuff. I just deleted the reference in the README file.

Skip