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+1.0.0:
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+Unicode everywhere:
+	Whenever possible, PythonForWindows use W() (wide) APIs and returns unicode string.
+	This means `str` for python3 & `unicode` for python2.7
+
+windows.system.build_number now returns a int : the actual build number
+windows.system.build_number became windows.system.versionstr
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+
 Between 0.4 & 0.5:
     == New features ==
         - windows.security

README.md

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 # PythonForWindows
 
-[![Join the chat at https://gitter.im/PythonForWindows/general](https://badges.gitter.im/PythonForWindows/general.svg)](https://gitter.im/PythonForWindows/general)
 [![Pytest](https://github.com/hakril/PythonForWindows/actions/workflows/mypytest.yml/badge.svg?branch=master)](https://github.com/hakril/PythonForWindows/actions/workflows/mypytest.yml)
 
 PythonForWindows (PFW) is a base of code aimed to make interaction with `Windows` (on X86/X64) easier (for both 32 and 64 bits Python).
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 It also tries to make the barrier between python and native execution thinner in both ways.
 There is no external dependencies but it relies heavily on the `ctypes` module.
 
-
-Some of this code is clean (IMHO) and some parts are just a wreck that works for now.
-Let's say that the codebase evolves with my needs and my curiosity.
+Let's say that the codebase evolves with my needs, my researches and my curiosity.
 
 Complete online documentation is available [here][ONLINE_DOC]
 You can find some examples of code in the [samples directory][SAMPLE_DIR] or [online][ONLINE_SAMPLE].
 
-PythonForWindows is principally known for its ALPC-RPC Client (see [samples](http://hakril.github.io/PythonForWindows/build/html/sample.html#windows-rpc)).
+PythonForWindows is principally known for:
+	- its ALPC-RPC Client (see [samples](http://hakril.github.io/PythonForWindows/build/html/sample.html#windows-rpc))
+	- its generated [ctypes definitions](https://github.com/hakril/PythonForWindows/tree/master/windows/generated_def).
 
 
-If you have any issue, question or suggestion do not hesitate to join [the Gitter channel](https://gitter.im/PythonForWindows/general).
+If you have any issue, question or suggestion do not hesitate to create an issue or reach me out.
 I am always glad to have feedbacks from people using this project.
 
 ## Installation
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 python setup.py install
 ``
 
-#### Python3
+## Encoding & unicode
 
-PythonForWindows support python3 and is currently tested for Python2.7, 3.6 & 3.11 via [Github Workflow](https://github.com/hakril/PythonForWindows/actions/workflows/mypytest.yml)
-Regarding the handling of encoding in the project it's currently a mix of Ascii & Unicode that may be awkward on Python3 as automatic encoding/decoding is not present.
+PythonForWindows support `python2.7` & `python3` and is currently tested for `Python2.7`, `3.6` & `3.11` via [Github Workflow](https://github.com/hakril/PythonForWindows/actions/workflows/mypytest.yml)
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+Since 1.0.0, the code uses "wide APIs" whenever possible and accept/returns python3 `str` (py2.7 `unicode` type) almost everywhere. Any functions/APIs not accepting unicode string can be  considered a bug if its not stated explicitly in the documentation.
+
+### Python2
+
+PythonForWindows continues to support python2.7 as its the only way to have it running on `Windows XP` & `Windows Server 2003` which are sadly still seen in production.
+Encoding errors at print time might be awkward for unicode string on python2, see the [PythonForWindows encoding guide](http://hakril.github.io/PythonForWindows/build/html/encoding.html) in the documentation.
 
-The aim of passing the whole project under unicode is actvily ongoing.
 
 ## Overview
 

docs/source/index.rst

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    wip.rst
    internals.rst
    sample.rst
+   encoding.rst
 
 
 Indices and tables