[Python-Dev] Another 1.6 wish

[Greg Stein]

On Fri, 19 Nov 1999, Asbahr, Jason wrote:
> >We had some discussion a while back about enabling thread support by
> >default, if the underlying OS supports it obviously.  
> 
> What's the consensus about Python microthreads -- a likely candidate
> for incorporation in 1.6 (or later)?

microthreads? eh?

> Also, we have a couple minor convenience functions for Python in an 
> MSDEV environment, an exposure of OutputDebugString for writing to 
> the DevStudio log window and a means of tripping DevStudio C/C++ layer
> breakpoints from Python code (currently experimental).  The msvcrt 
> module seems like a likely candidate for these, would these be 
> welcome additions?

Sure. I don't see why not. I know that I've use OutputDebugString a
bazillion times from the Python layer. The breakpoint thingy... dunno, but
I don't see a reason to exclude it.

Cheers,
-g

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Greg Stein, http://www.lyra.org/