[Python-Dev] Another approach for the import mechanism

[Moore, Paul]

From: Martin v. L=F6wis [mailto:martin@v.loewis.de]

> "Moore, Paul" <Paul.Moore@atosorigin.com> writes:
>=20
> >    (Actually, I think that Just's mechanism has sufficient extra
> >    functionality over PEP 273, that it deserves a PEP even now.
> >    But if Just takes time out to write a PEP, I suspect that
> >    makes it even less likely we'll get working code in time...)
>=20
> Indeed. It appears that, if Just completes the patch, we need BDFL
> pronouncement, anyway, to chose one of the following options:

Agreed.

BTW, has all the discussion around Just's proposal diverted anyone
from trying Jim's patch? I'd like to see some more success reports
from using it. I'd hate to have Guido pronounce in favour of Jim's
patch only to discover problems in it...

Paul.