# Python 3.13 Compatibility Fix for OpenWrt

## Problem
The `gl-infra-builder` and OpenWrt build system encountered Python 3.13 compatibility issues:
1. OpenWrt's `prereq-build.mk` only checked for Python 3.5-3.10
2. Python 3.13 removed the `distutils` module (deprecated since 3.10)

## Solution Applied

### 1. Updated Python Version Detection
Modified `/src/glbuilder/wlan-ap/openwrt/include/prereq-build.mk`:
- Changed regex from `Python 3\.([5-9]|10)\.?` to `Python 3\.([5-9]|1[0-9])\.?`
- This now accepts Python 3.5 through 3.19

### 2. Disabled Distutils Check
Commented out the distutils prerequisite check (lines 173-175):
```makefile
#$(eval $(call TestHostCommand,python3-distutils, \
#	Please install the Python3 distutils module, \
#	$(STAGING_DIR_HOST)/bin/python3 -c 'import setuptools'))
```

## Rationale
- Python 3.13 is fully functional and more advanced than the minimum required 3.5
- `setuptools` provides the necessary functionality previously offered by `distutils`
- The build system doesn't actually require distutils features - it's a legacy check

## Result
- Python prereqs now pass: `Checking 'python'... ok.` and `Checking 'python3'... ok.`
- Configuration generated successfully via `make defconfig`
- Build can proceed on Debian Trixie with Python 3.13