python2.7 pip install fails with SSLError

[Ryan Schmidt]

On Mar 14, 2022, at 20:18, Jim DeLaHunt wrote:

> On 2022-03-14 17:09, Steven Smith wrote:
>> I’m trying to update calendar-contacts-server to macOS 12.3. This requires installing a bunch of stuff with python2.7’s pip.
>> I’m hitting an SSLError at the command:
>>> /opt/local/bin/python2.7 -m pip install -I --user setuptools==18.5
>> Is there a way of pointing MacPorts python2.7 pip at a set of up-to-date CAs? [Say e.g. from curl-ca-bundle?]
> 
> I recall discussion recently on either the macports-dev or the macports-user lists about SSL tools failing due to expiry of Let's Encrypt certificates. I can't locate a link to those threads quickly, and I'm not sure if it applies to your situation.
> 
> Have a look at
> <https://trac.macports.org/wiki/ProblemHotlist#letsencrypt>

Steven should not be affected by those issues since he uses macOS 12.3 and "on macOS 10.15 and later and on macOS 10.12, no fixes appear to be needed".