>>>> In some environments, each new component must be approved. Once >>>> python is approved, the standard library is OK, but adding 7 packages >>>> from pypi requires 7 more sets of approvals. >>> True, but as I mentioend elsewhere, I myself haven't done a python >>> project where I only needed python and the standard lib for many >>> years... >> >> I was always able to get what I need through aptitude. > > Yes, well known for its ability to run on Windows and Mac OS...
Is it? I had never heard before that aptitude works well on Windows (although it does work on OSX). In any case, I rarely need to install Python packages on Windows or Mac, so this causes no problem to me. If I need something on Windows, I usually download the Windows installer for it. 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