[Python-Dev] Reworking the GIL

[Antoine Pitrou]

Hello again,

Brett Cannon <brett <at> python.org> writes:
> 
> I think it's worth it. Removal of the GIL is a totally open-ended problem 
> with no solution in sight. This, on the other hand, is a performance benefit 
> now. I say move forward with this. If it happens to be short-lived because 
> some actually figures out how to remove the GIL then great, but is that 
> really going to happen between now and Python 3.2? I doubt it.

Based on this whole discussion, I think I am going to merge the new GIL work
into the py3k branch, with priority requests disabled.

If you think this is premature or uncalled for, or if you just want to review
the changes before making a judgement, please voice up :)

Regards

Antoine.