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		lars_francke on Jan 9, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why CCP is still using Python 2 Some support for your point regarding the LTS: The yet to be released RHEL 7 still has Python 2.7.5[1] bundled and not Python 3. RHEL 5 & 6 are being supported for 10 to 13 years[2]. I'd assume that RH will provide any improvements made though - aren't they even required to? [1] https://access.redhat.com/site/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_E... [2] https://access.redhat.com/site/support/policy/updates/errata...

happycube on Jan 9, 2014 [–]

At the very least, they have to do security fixes.

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