[Python-Dev] Virtualenv not portable from Python 2.7.2 to 2.7.3 (os.urandom missing) (original) (raw)
R. David Murray rdmurray at bitdance.com
Wed Mar 28 23:46:10 CEST 2012
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On Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:56:30 -0000, "Jason R. Coombs" <jaraco at jaraco.com> wrote:
Will the release notes include something about this change, since it will likely have broad backward incompatibility for all existing virtualenvs? I wouldn't expect someone in operations to read the virtualenv news to find out what things a Python upgrade will break. Indeed, this update will probably be pushed out as part of standard, unattended system updates.
I think it is reasonable to put something in the release notes. This change is much larger than changes we normally make in maintenance release, because it fixes a security bug. But because it is larger than normal, adding release notes like this about known breakage is, I think, a good idea.
Perhaps you and Carl could collaborate on a page explaining the issue in detail, and on a brief note to include in the release notes that points to your more extensive discussion?
But keep in mind I'm not the release manager; we'll need their buy in on this.
--David
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