> As you mention, 64 and 32bit programs use different instruction sets. > Therefore, trying to use a 64bit install of Python with IIS configured to > work with 32bits is not going to work. In this case, switching the > configuration of IIS will require the Python user to uninstall the previous > version and install a different version - but some sites may end up in a > dilemma here - they may be *forced* to use IIS in 32bit mode due to no 64bit > port for a tool they need, but simultaneously desire a 64bit build of Python > for other tasks on that same box.
IIUC, you want the AMD64 installer also deploy 32-bit pythonxy.dll etc. That's a challenge, of course: how would you install the 32-bit extension modules so that they don't interfere with the 64-bit ones? > Right - I got the impression from Micheal that it was possible for 32bit > components to be installed in a 64bit install, but I don't profess to know > anything about this. That is true. However, there really isn't anything special about a 32bit component: the only difference is that Installer turns on file and registry redirection when installing that component. You are free to put 32-bit executables into 64-bit components just fine. (A "component" in MSI is a group of files and registry keys that is installed together). Regards, Martin _______________________________________________ Python-Dev mailing list Python-Dev@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-dev Unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/python-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com
