[Python-checkins] r87497 - svn:log

[r.david.murray]

Author: r.david.murray
Revision: 87497
Property Name: svn:log
Action: modified

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 ##5258/#10642: print fn, line, traceback and continue when .pth file is broken
 
-Previously site.py would end with a traceback and not complete the
-initialization of site-packages, but the interpreter would start.
-now site.py does as much initialization as it can, while reporting
-more useful information to help debug the problem in the .pth file.
+If a .pth file contained an error, it could cause a traceback in site.py,
+terminating its processing.  In 2.7 and 3.2, the interpreter will then not
+start.  Previously, a message would print saying to use -v to get the
+traceback.  In either case, the traceback generated for a failed .pth file did
+not include the .pth filename, making it difficult to debug the problem.  Now
+site.py reports not only the .pth filename but also the line number causing the
+error, and just skips the remainder of the file.  (The interpreter failing to
+start in 2.7/3.2 if site.py fails is a separate issue).