sys.path and unicode folder names

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Nir Aides wrote:
> If few people use file names not in their respective CP_ACP as you say,
> why did Microsoft bother to make Windows XP a unicode OS?

Because it simplifies their implementation, in the long run.

> It is because of this situation that people in non-English speaking
> countries prefer to install English Windows XP. After all why should
> they get all messed up with incompatible software?

I see. Why do these people then refuse to change the code page of
their system (which *is* possible, even in English XP)?

> Python is Broken.

I agree. Please contribute a patch.

Regards,
Martin