"Terry Reedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: [...] > Also, I think it a bit 'anti-social' to hide usage of Python. If all > Python Windows programs ran with a normal, communally installed Python, > then users would gradually get the idea that having Python installed is > much like having Shockwave and other utility platforms installed, and that > is is part of a 'fully loaded' Windows system to have a .py player > installed.
Isn't it a bit harsh to call this 'anti-social'? > > If there is something about the default install of Python on Windows that > makes it less desireable or less easy than other platforms, then maybe that > can be fixed. To make installation easier, maybe someone could write a > small .exe that could be frozen with scripts or run with installers and > that would detect the presence/absence of the needed Python version and > offer an auto download and install if needed. Sure. Someone. > > At least one thing in Python's favor is the lack of having to 'register' > before downloading (or after installation) and the ability to redistribute > the installer free and without special license. Thomas -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
