diff -r ffa851df0825 -r 2fb8b9db1c86 symbian-qemu-0.9.1-12/python-2.6.1/Misc/RFD --- /dev/null Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000 +++ b/symbian-qemu-0.9.1-12/python-2.6.1/Misc/RFD Fri Jul 31 15:01:17 2009 +0100 @@ -0,0 +1,114 @@ +To: python-list +Subject: comp.lang.python RFD again +From: Guido.van.Rossum@cwi.nl + +I've followed the recent discussion and trimmed the blurb RFD down a bit +(and added the word "object-oriented" to the blurb). + +I don't think it's too early to *try* to create the newsgroup -- +whether we will succeed may depend on how many Python supporters there +are outside the mailing list. + +I'm personally not worried about moderation, and anyway I haven't +heard from any volunteers for moderation (and I won't volunteer +myself) so I suggest that we'll continue to ask for one unmoderated +newsgroup. + +My next action will be to post an updated FAQ (which will hint at the +upcoming RFD) to comp.lang.misc; then finalize the 1.0.0 release and +put it on the ftp site. I'll also try to get it into +comp.sources.unix or .misc. And all this before the end of January! + +--Guido van Rossum, CWI, Amsterdam +URL: + +====================================================================== + +These are the steps required (in case you don't know about the +newsgroup creation process): + +First, we need to draw up an RFD (Request For Discussion). This is a +document that tells what the purpose of the group is, and gives a case +for its creation. We post this to relevant groups (comp.lang.misc, +the mailing list, news.groups, etc.) Discussion is held on +news.groups. + +Then, after a few weeks, we run the official CFV (Call For Votes). +The votes are then collected over a period of weeks. We need 100 more +yes votes than no votes, and a 2/3 majority, to get the group. + +There are some restrictions on the vote taker: [s]he cannot actively +campaign for/against the group during the vote process. So the main +benefit to Steve instead of me running the vote is that I will be free +to campaign for its creation! + +The following is our current draft for the RFD. + +====================================================================== + +Request For Discussion: comp.lang.python + + +Purpose +------- + +The newsgroup will be for discussion on the Python computer language. +Possible topics include requests for information, general programming, +development, and bug reports. The group will be unmoderated. + + +What is Python? +--------------- + +Python is a relatively new very-high-level language developed in +Amsterdam. Python is a simple, object-oriented procedural language, +with features taken from ABC, Icon, Modula-3, and C/C++. + +Its central goal is to provide the best of both worlds: the dynamic +nature of scripting languages like Perl/TCL/REXX, but also support for +general programming found in the more traditional languages like Icon, +C, Modula,... + +Python may be FTP'd from the following sites: + + ftp.cwi.nl in directory /pub/python (its "home site", also has a FAQ) + ftp.uu.net in directory /languages/python + gatekeeper.dec.com in directory /pub/plan/python/cwi + + +Rationale +--------- + +Currently there is a mailing list with over 130 subscribers. +The activity of this list is high, and to make handling the +traffic more reasonable, a newsgroup is being proposed. We +also feel that comp.lang.misc would not be a suitable forum +for this volume of discussion on a particular language. + + +Charter +------- + +Comp.lang.python is an unmoderated newsgroup which will serve +as a forum for discussing the Python computer language. The +group will serve both those who just program in Python and +those who work on developing the language. Topics that +may be discussed include: + + - announcements of new versions of the language and + applications written in Python. + + - discussion on the internals of the Python language. + + - general information about the language. + + - discussion on programming in Python. + + +Discussion +---------- + +Any objections to this RFD will be considered and, if determined +to be appropriate, will be incorporated. The discussion period +will be for a period of 21 days after which the first CFV will be +issued.