martin v löwis qpnyslvloewisde quite possible say isnt desirable 26 30 able run code even possible havent heard opinion hope isnt common need discussion prepare longer answer 2to3 conversion supplemented possible gradual code path started write answer already going take id rather would wasteful indeed people think 3k actively aggressively deliberately break 2x code however decided carved stone 3k must include transitional features serve purpose allow running 2x code therefore wont get utext alternative text wont get unicode builtin transitional mechanisms either get 2x 2to3 implemented regards martin _______________________________________________ python3000 mailing list smsbmo9552pythonorg httpmailpythonorgmailmanlistinfopython3000 unsubscribe httpmailpythonorgmailmanoptionspython3000python300040tangomucom wed 06 aug 2008 113901 0500 python3000 utext alias text