python 3 support for MoinMoin 1.9.x

[ThomasWaldmann]

Just to answer some FAQ:

MoinMoin 1.9.x only works on Python 2.7 and there is no plan to change the code to work on Python 3.

MoinMoin 2 (not released yet) will work on Python 3.x soon.

See also: https://moinmo.in/Python3

[ghost]

What is the temporary solution for the period between the end of python 2 and MoinMoin 2 release?

[ThomasWaldmann]

@chnnnkk You can either continue to run moin 1.9 on python 2.7 or (if possible) help with moin 2 development so it can be released earlier.

python 2.7 can be e.g.:

• last release of cpython 2.7 (which happened a few days ago) - if not offered via a distribution package, one could even do a custom install of that from source (make altinstall iirc)
• using some linux distribution with long term support that still includes (c)python 2.7
• pypy might be also an option (kind of experimental, but afaik they still support py27)

Of course this is less than perfect, but it is as it is and it won't change until more developers and testers step up contributing to moin 2 development, to speed up development and later the release process.