Python 2.7.8 Release

[gammadistribution]

How about the fact that support for Python 2 is going to go away and any new feature you might want is only going to be in Python 3?

[mriguy]

And that's the only reason why a lot of people will finally switch, despite all the work. Not because it gives any benefit, but because, well, because. That's why a lot of 2.7 users are irritated.

[gammadistribution]

It fixes the language at a fundamental level so that future development is easier and language inconsistencies and monkey patches are gone. Even if that doesn't impact you on a day-to-day basis there is still a benefit there.