| ## Support for Python 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9 dropped | |
| Meson 1.12 is the first version to require Python version 3.10 or greater. | |
| Support for older versions of Python is maintained with bug fixes only for | |
| some LTS releases. See the [FAQ | |
| entry](FAQ.md#Do-you-at-least-support-my-ancient-python-install) for more | |
| information. |