[Python-Dev] Package Install Manager for Python

M.-A. Lemburg mal@lemburg.com
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:06:37 +0100


Brett Cannon wrote:
> [Jack Jansen]
> 
>>Hmm, you're the second person to state that the name pimp isn't a good
>>idea.
>>I tend to like names with a bit of a joke in them, and there's more
>>Python-related names that do this (idle, piddle).
>>
>>Does anyone else have an opinion on the matter?
> 
> +1 on pimp.

I am surprised. piddle and idle are OK, since they are harmless,
but I do believe that getting Python packages via a "pimp" is a
bit over the top.

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