[stdlib-sig] proposed removal: netrc

Raymond Hettinger python at rcn.com
Thu Mar 20 06:36:13 CET 2008


I think these ought to be discussed on comp.lang.python.
ISTM, the most recent proposals are a bit cavalier
and need a fair hearing among potential constituents
before tossing out other peoples batteries 


Raymond




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brett Cannon" <brett at python.org>
To: "stdlib-sig" <stdlib-sig at python.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:27 PM
Subject: [stdlib-sig] proposed removal: netrc


> Who even uses this stuff anymore? FTP itself is suspect, let alone
> storing your password in a plaintext file.
> 
> -Brett
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