[Python-Dev] Extension modules, Threading, and the GIL (original) (raw)

Mark Hammond markh@skippinet.com.au
Thu, 9 Jan 2003 01:34:30 +1100

[Martin]

I feel this is still underspecified. I have successfully used multiple threads, and callbacks from arbitrary threads. For this to work, I have to allow threads in all calls to the library if the library can call back before returning.

It can be done, yes. I am not looking for a change in semantics, just a simple way to do it (and maybe even a fast way to do it, but that is secondary). If such a way already exists, please enlighten us. If not, but it is sufficiently simple to describe, then please describe it. Otherwise, I do not understand your point.

Mark.