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Red Hat has long support contracts for their server OSes that shipped with Python 2 when it was still kosher to do so. That means they'll patch Python 2 should
by navigatr 7y ago
Red Hat has long support contracts for their server OSes that shipped with Python 2 when it was still kosher to do so.
That means they'll patch Python 2 should vulnerabilities be found on their OS.
- ianai 7y agoIt’s a pain from the outside looking into their business. Their contracts, though, are their business.
- int_19h 7y agoThose support contracts aren't cheap, though. I don't think they're getting the short end of the stick here. If anything, the companies that run lots of Python 2 code in the house that haven't migrated yet - which is not uncommon in the enterprise - have the incentive to run that code on RedHat, if they aren't doing so already. I wouldn't even be surprised if they provide support contracts specifically for Python 2 on their newer OSes. ActiveState announced that they'll continue providing paid support for Python 2 on all platforms, so some people at least feel like there's a business model there... https://www.activestate.com/company/press/press-releases/activestate-offers-extended-support-for-python-2-beyond-eol/ https://www.activestate.com/company/press/press-releases/act...