[Python-Dev] Cryptographic stuff for 2.3 (original) (raw)

Raymond Hettinger python@rcn.com
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:14:43 -0400

> > I don't consider that a good reason. Including batteries is one of the > > strengths of Python, and if there are useful libraries, we should > > attempt to include them. > > IMO there are more important batteries to include before we deal with > the hassle of registering for crypto stuff. Even if it's harmless, > the inclusion of any crypto at all causes some people to have to go > through a lot of corporate red tape.

Just sneak it through by labeling it as a Python-to-Perl conversion tool ;)

Raymond