[Python-Dev] Python-3.0, unicode, and os.environ

[Steve Holden]

Martin v. Löwis wrote:
>> Please, if you have a *new* idea that doesn't have a failure mode, by
>> all means post it.  But don't resurrect a pointless bikeshed.
> 
> While I completely agree that it is pointless to reiterate the same
> arguments over and over, I disagree that the bikeshed metapher applies.
> This metapher (IIUC) describes a trivial design issue that is merely
> a matter of taste, rather than having deep technical implications.
> Using Unicode or bytes for strings is not of that kind.
> 
+1

These issues are very important because they affect everyone. Even
though very few people actually understand them. Including me, which is
why I've been so quiet on this thread.

regards
 Steve
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