[Python-Dev] Japanese Codecs

[M.-A. Lemburg]

Andy Robinson wrote:
> 
> > > I just wish that these packagers actually become a reality
> > > some day... the concept is good, but there currently seem to
> > > be no volunteers or companies jumping in :-(
> >
> > I can't speak for Japanese packagers, but ActiveState will be packaging
> > Python in various ways.
> >
> The handful of Python users who know some Japanese are kind of busy at the
> moment, and the codec work takes more than a night or two; I was hoping to
> tackle it myself, but as the only Python startup without any venture
> funding, it is hard to clear aside the time without a customer; and it also
> needs C skills.
>
> I believe we should try and put resources together to fund this work and
> ensure it gets done this year.  I can tell you that HP are now well and
> truly out of the picture as a sponsor. 

How come ...wheren't they the initial sponsors for the i18n of
Python ? 

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