C extension modules which are using the "simplified" GIL API will deadlock if accessed in anything other than the first interpreter, IIRC.
Then we document it. And anyone who doesn't read the documentation gets what they deserve
mod_python includes an option to use the first interpreter context, so that's probably a knob we should add too.
I suspect this is the best option under the circumstances. :-/ Stefan Paetow Moonshot Industry & Research Liaison Coordinator t: +44 (0)1235 822 125 gpg: 0x3FCE5142 xmpp: stefanp@jabber.dev.ja.net skype: stefan.paetow.janet jisc.ac.uk Jisc is a registered charity (number 1149740) and a company limited by guarantee which is registered in England under Company No. 5747339, VAT No. GB 197 0632 86. Jisc’s registered office is: One Castlepark, Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0JA. T 0203 697 5800.