--- python.jam	08 Apr 2007 09:55:56 -0400	1.12.2.51
+++ python.jam	10 May 2007 14:59:50 -0400	
@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@
 lib pthread ;
 # Extra library needed by phtread on some platforms.
 lib rt ;
-
+# Apparently SunOS now needs this one.
+lib readline ;
 
 # Initializes the Python toolset.  Note that all parameters are
 # optional.
@@ -616,7 +617,7 @@
             # yet sure that is the right list for extension modules.
             # Being conservative, we add rt and remove pthread, which
             # was causing errors.
-            return <library>dl <toolset>gcc:<library>rt ;
+            return <library>dl <toolset>gcc:<library>rt <library>readline ;
 
         case osf : return  <library>pthread <toolset>gcc:<library>rt ;