branches/binary-1.3.0

[dormando]

> 
> I assume it'd be good to have this test suite included in the tree so
> it's a bit easier for others to get to.  It's pretty much plain python,
> which makes it not quite fit with the rest of the test suite, but I
> don't have much of a desire to rewrite it in perl.  Any opinions?
> 

I'd prefer the test suite be consistent; so it'll stay easier for folks
to patch, and so we have one consistent count of tests.

If it looks like quick work I'll just convert it to perl. Otherwise will
be looking for help :)

-Dormando