[issue15547] Why do we have os.truncate() and os.ftruncate() whereas os.truncate() accepts a file descriptor?

[Larry Hastings]

Larry Hastings added the comment:

Because both functions were available in 3.2, and we can't remove old functions without a full deprecation cycle.

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resolution:  -> wont fix
stage:  -> committed/rejected
status: open -> closed

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