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.
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.
Version 2.6.2.1: N/A