[Python-Dev] The endless GIL debate: why not remove thread support instead? (original) (raw)

Paul Moore p.f.moore at gmail.com
Thu Dec 18 12:47:37 CET 2008

2008/12/17 Greg Ewing <greg.ewing at canterbury.ac.nz>:

Nick Coghlan wrote:

Actually, I believe 3.0 already took a big step towards allowing this by changing the way modules are initialised. It's a step, but I wouldn't call it a big one. There are many other problems to be solved before fully independent interpreters are possible.

Do you know if these remaining problems are listed anywhere? AIUI, certain software (for example mod_python) has been using multiple interpreters for a long while now - admittedly not without issues, but certainly enough to imply that multiple interpreters are at least "possible" - although not perfect. Experience with such software would probably be a great guide to where the issues exist.

Maybe a page on the Python Wiki, or a FAQ entry, would be useful here. If only to make things explicit, and clear up some of the FUD around multiple interpreters.

Paul.

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