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@@ -19,6 +19,14 @@ especially how built-in objects like dictionaries and strings work, have changed considerably, and a lot of deprecated features have finally been removed. +Using Python +------------ + +Installable Python kits, and information about using Python, are available at +`python.org`_. + +.. _python.org: https://www.python.org/ + Build Instructions ------------------ @@ -156,7 +164,7 @@ IMPORTANT: If the tests fail and you decide to mail a bug report, *don't* include the output of ``make test``. It is useless. Run the failing test manually, as follows:: - ./python -m test -v test_whatever + ./python -m test -v test_whatever (substituting the top of the source tree for '.' if you built in a different directory). This runs the test in verbose mode. @@ -197,13 +205,12 @@ Proposals for enhancement ------------------------- If you have a proposal to change Python, you may want to send an email to the -comp.lang.python or -`python-ideas <https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas/>`_ -mailing lists for initial feedback. A Python +comp.lang.python or `python-ideas`_ mailing lists for initial feedback. A Python Enhancement Proposal (PEP) may be submitted if your idea gains ground. All current PEPs, as well as guidelines for submitting a new PEP, are listed at `python.org/dev/peps/ <https://www.python.org/dev/peps/>`_. +.. _python-ideas: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas/ Release Schedule ---------------- @@ -232,4 +239,3 @@ so it may be used in proprietary projects. There are interfaces to some GNU code but these are entirely optional. All trademarks referenced herein are property of their respective holders. - |