PEP 11: Demote macOS x86_64 to tier 2#4548
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I volunteered the people who spoke up in https://discuss.python.org/t/dropping-intel-mac-to-tier-2/102100 as the owners. A few more of us also have final-model 8th-gen Intel mac hardware available but the list is already longer than we require. It'll stop getting security updates from Apple and thus be dangerous to even have online before we lose sufficient access for even tier 2. Also clarify that my tier 3 Raspberry Pi is intentionally running the all-models compatible 32-bit OS.
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fyi the link is broken and goes to https://discuss.python.org/t/new-library-command-line-tools-for-details-about-python-environment/10210 |
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The correct link, with an extra zero at the end: |
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We haven't discussed it but I think it's fine and I'm happy to help with Intel macOS as long as that's viable. CC: @pablogsal @emilyemorehouse @corona10 in case they want to weigh in. |
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I leave a nit comment. |
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Background: https://discuss.python.org/t/dropping-intel-mac-to-tier-2/102100
I volunteered the people who spoke up in the thread as the owners. A few more of us also have final-model 8th-gen Intel mac hardware available but the list is already longer than we require. It'll stop getting security updates from Apple and thus be dangerous to even have online before we lose sufficient access for even tier 2.
Also clarify that my tier 3 Raspberry Pi OS bot is running the all-models compatible 32-bit version of the OS. That is the far more interesting config from a unique software support perspective.
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