[Python-Dev] Fixing the GIL (with a BFS scheduler)

[David Beazley]

Yes, but the million dollar question is whether or not it really is superior with the I/O convoying problem in the current implementation (an effect that is substantially worse with the new GIL than with the old one by the way).  Personally, I think the convoying issue is something that will have to be fixed eventually.   Although, I also agree that it merits more study--especially with real-world applications.

Cheers,
Dave

On May 19, 2010, at 3:34 PM, Martin v. Löwis wrote:

> Peter Portante wrote:
>> Does anybody think that by having problems with the new GIL that it might
>> further weaken the adoption rate for 3k? -peter
> 
> No, to the contrary. By having the new GIL being superior to the old
> implementation, the adoption rate for 3k will increase.
> 
> Regards,
> Martin