"Tim Parkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Well, why don't we promote it as PyPI (Python Package Index)? The url >> _is_ python.org/pypi, and I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that PyPI >> was the intended name... If the community then decides on some >> standardized automated package management, I'm sure PyPI (cheese shop) >> would probably be the definitive repository. >> >> $ pypi install hello >> >> is much better than >> >> $ bluecheese install hello
Definitely > I have to say I prefer pypi myself. Strongly prefer. Cheeseshop made no sense to me until explained. > I think it's a great idea > subtitling it 'cheeseshop' but referring to it directly as "cheeseshop" > is confusing at best. I think PieShop would be much funnier as a double pun on Py/Pi and as a subtle Python riff on the Cheeseshop sketch for those familiar with the latter. I also remember something about a Python/Parrot pie fight. > I've already had a few requests to change the text > of the link on the home page to 'packages' or 'package index'. Please at least make it a synonym. Terry Jan Reedy -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list