python fails asyncio tests (py 3.7 & 3.8)

[Mark Geisert]

Marco Atzeri via Cygwin wrote:
> On 07.12.2020 08:58, Mark Geisert wrote:
>> [Replying to myself...]
>>
>> Mark Geisert wrote:
>>> Jim Bell wrote:
>>>> On 2020-11-21 5:59 AM, Jim Bell wrote:
>>>>> The standard python asyncio tests hang.
>>>>>
>>>>>         cd /usr/lib/python3.8/test
>>>>>
>>>>>         python3.8 test_asyncore.py -v
>>>>>
> 
>> As for the test script errors you reported, I can submit a workaround patch that 
>> would make its way into the Python3.8 tests.  I am unsure at the moment which 
>> Cygwin package contains those tests but I can figure that out.  Otherwise, I 
>> could tell you what needs to be patched in test_asyncore.py and you could edit 
>> the script yourself to fix this locally for yourself.
>>
>> Let me know how you'd like to proceed, when you have a chance.
> 
> test_asyncore.py is part of the test suite of python itself.
> I doubt patching the test will change the functionality of the program itself

I agree.  I guess I was looking for some input from OP on what direction would be 
most useful to him.  If he'd like a workaround patch directly in order to make 
progress sooner on whatever direction he's going, I can provide it.  Otherwise I 
would engage with the Python maintainer /* pause, looks up maintainer, oh Hi 
Marco! */ to get the patch into Cygwin's Python package(s) for future release in 
due course.
Regards,

..mark