[Python-Dev] Encoding detection in the standard library?

["Martin v. Löwis"]

> Yup, but DrProject (the target application) also serves as a relay and
> archive for email.  We have no control over the agent used for
> composition, and AFAIK there's no standard way to include encoding
> information.

That's not at all the case. MIME defines that in full detail, since
1993.

Regards,
Martin