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Tentative 2.0 and BeOpen upgrade.

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This is Python version 1.6 This is Python version 2.0
========================== ==========================
There are various alpha and beta versions -- these are distinguishable There are various beta versions -- these are distinguishable through
through Include/patchlevel.h or by the name of the top-level directory Include/patchlevel.h or by the name of the top-level directory and the
and the tar file. tar file.
What's new in this release? What's new in this release?
--------------------------- ---------------------------
See http://www.python.org/1.6/. See http://www.pythonlabs.com/.
Why is it called version 2.0?
-----------------------------
While Pythoneers have grown fond of Python's exceedingly slow version
incrementing, that same quality makes parts of the rest of the world
think that Python is barely out of its first alpha test. Especially
enterprise customers are often fearful of anything that's version 1.x!
The new version number also clearly marks departure of Python's core
development teal from CNRI to join BeOpen.com.
Previously, the version number 2.0 was associated with a mythical and
elusive incompatible future release. That release (still ways off,
and not as incompatible as people fear!) is now referred to as Python
3000.
If you don't read instructions If you don't read instructions
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optional and no GNU code is distributed with Python. optional and no GNU code is distributed with Python.
Build instructions Build instructions
================== ==================
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If recursive makes fail, try invoking make as "make MAKE=make". If recursive makes fail, try invoking make as "make MAKE=make".
If you run into other trouble, see section 3 of the FAQ If you run into other trouble, see section 3 of the FAQ
(http://grail.cnri.reston.va.us/cgi-bin/faqw.py or (http://www.python.org/cgi-bin/faqw.py or
http://www.python.org/doc/FAQ.html) for hints on what can go wrong, http://www.python.org/doc/FAQ.html) for hints on what can go wrong,
and how to fix it. and how to fix it.
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All subdirectories created will have Python's version number in their All subdirectories created will have Python's version number in their
name, e.g. the library modules are installed in name, e.g. the library modules are installed in
"/usr/local/lib/python1.6/" by default. The Python binary is "/usr/local/lib/python2.0/" by default. The Python binary is
installed as "python1.6" and a hard link named "python" is created. installed as "python2.0" and a hard link named "python" is created.
The only file not installed with a version number in its name is the The only file not installed with a version number in its name is the
manual page, installed as "/usr/local/man/man1/python.1" by default. manual page, installed as "/usr/local/man/man1/python.1" by default.
If you have a previous installation of a pre-1.6 Python that you don't If you have a previous installation of a pre-2.0 Python that you don't
want to replace yet, use want to replace yet, use
make altinstall make altinstall
This installs the same set of files as "make install" except it This installs the same set of files as "make install" except it
doesn't create the hard link to "python1.6" named "python" and it doesn't create the hard link to "python2.0" named "python" and it
doesn't install the manual page at all. doesn't install the manual page at all.
The only thing you may have to install manually is the Python mode for The only thing you may have to install manually is the Python mode for
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There's an excellent Emacs editing mode for Python code; see the file There's an excellent Emacs editing mode for Python code; see the file
Misc/python-mode.el. Originally written by the famous Tim Peters, it Misc/python-mode.el. Originally written by the famous Tim Peters, it
is now maintained by the equally famous Barry Warsaw is now maintained by the equally famous Barry Warsaw
<bwarsaw@cnri.reston.va.us>. The latest version, along with various <bwarsaw@python.org>. The latest version, along with various
other contributed Python-related Emacs goodies, is online at other contributed Python-related Emacs goodies, is online at
<http://www.python.org/emacs/python-mode>. And if you are planning to <http://www.python.org/emacs/python-mode>. And if you are planning to
edit the Python C code, please pick up the latest version of CC Mode edit the Python C code, please pick up the latest version of CC Mode
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config.h Configuration header config.h Configuration header
config.log Log from last configure run config.log Log from last configure run
config.status Status from last run of configure script config.status Status from last run of configure script
libpython1.6.a The library archive libpython2.0.a The library archive
python The executable interpreter python The executable interpreter
tags, TAGS Tags files for vi and Emacs tags, TAGS Tags files for vi and Emacs
Author's address
================ How to reach the author
=======================
Guido van Rossum Guido van Rossum
CNRI BeOpen.com
1895 Preston White Drive 160 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 46
Reston, VA 20191 Santa Clara, CA 95051
USA
E-mail: guido@cnri.reston.va.us or guido@python.org E-mail: guido@beopen.com or guido@python.org
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================ ================
The Python source is copyrighted, but you can freely use and copy it The Python source is copyrighted, but you can freely use and copy it
as long as you don't change or remove the copyright notice: as long as you don't change or remove the copyright notice. The
copyright notice is found in the Misc/COPYRIGHT file.
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Copyright 1991-1995 by Stichting Mathematisch Centrum, Amsterdam,
The Netherlands.
All Rights Reserved
Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its
documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted,
provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that
both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in
supporting documentation, and that the names of Stichting Mathematisch
Centrum or CWI or Corporation for National Research Initiatives or
CNRI not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to
distribution of the software without specific, written prior
permission.
While CWI is the initial source for this software, a modified version
is made available by the Corporation for National Research Initiatives
(CNRI) at the Internet address ftp://ftp.python.org.
STICHTING MATHEMATISCH CENTRUM AND CNRI DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH
REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO EVENT SHALL STICHTING MATHEMATISCH
CENTRUM OR CNRI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR
PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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