This software is a Python package that brings the multiprocessing functionality to version 2.4 and 2.5. It allows for parallel processing on multiple CPUs, making it easier to execute intensive tasks more quickly.
I recently tested out python-multiprocessing, a software package that serves as a backport of the multiprocessing package specifically designed to work with Python 2.4 and 2.5. The original multiprocessing package was created by R Oudkerk and was later updated and renamed. This standalone version has been created to ensure compatibility with Python versions 2.4 and 2.5 while drawing fixes and improvements from python-trunk.
One notable function of the multiprocessing package is that it monkey patches certain aspects of the threading module, allowing it to be forward compatible with Python 2.6. It's important to mention that these patches are non-intrusive, which means they won't change the existing functions. There is more detailed information on this in the multiprocessing.patch file.
Overall, I found python-multiprocessing to be a stable and reliable package that performs well as a backport for the multiprocessing package. It's definitely a useful tool for those who rely on Python 2.4 and 2.5.
One notable function of the multiprocessing package is that it monkey patches certain aspects of the threading module, allowing it to be forward compatible with Python 2.6. It's important to mention that these patches are non-intrusive, which means they won't change the existing functions. There is more detailed information on this in the multiprocessing.patch file.
Overall, I found python-multiprocessing to be a stable and reliable package that performs well as a backport for the multiprocessing package. It's definitely a useful tool for those who rely on Python 2.4 and 2.5.
What's New
Version 2.6.2.1: N/A