[ python-Bugs-1432525 ] os.listdir doesn't release GIL

[SourceForge.net]

Bugs item #1432525, was opened at 2006-02-15 14:45
Message generated for change (Settings changed) made by nnorwitz
You can respond by visiting: 
https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=105470&aid=1432525&group_id=5470

Please note that this message will contain a full copy of the comment thread,
including the initial issue submission, for this request,
not just the latest update.
>Category: Extension Modules
Group: Python 2.4
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Jonathan Ellis (ellisj)
Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody)
Summary: os.listdir doesn't release GIL

Initial Comment:
posix_listdir in posixmodule.c does not release the
global interpreter lock, blocking all other threads for
the duration of the call.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

You can respond by visiting: 
https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=105470&aid=1432525&group_id=5470