On Jun 22, 2005, at 4:07 AM, Ronald Oussoren wrote: >> >> (getting back on topic) Are you saying that there is some aspect of >> the older Python install that comes with Tiger that Boa needs, >> despite the fact that the documentation specifically requires the >> most recent version? >> > > I don't think he is. He is saying that you shouldn't mess around > with the system unless you really know what you're doing. That is > not specific to this issue but a generic advice. It is also not > specific to python, replacing /bin/bash by another version would be > just as bad.
As stated in a previous response to some other kind soul, I get it. I understand what he said. For the record: I have never before modified the OS X system in any way, and if it will put an end to this topic I will vow never to do so again. ;-) On Jun 22, 2005, at 5:56 AM, Charles Hartman wrote: > On Jun 22, 2005, at 3:50 AM, Geoff Canyon wrote: >> I like the idea of Python and wxWidgets, but with >> the progress I'm making I'm tempted to move on. I know I'm setting >> myself up for smart retorts, but I'm being honest -- so far the >> install experience has been a disaster. If Python (and specifically >> wxPython) are to grow, people have to be able to at least get through >> the install relatively un-bloodied. > > Python and wxPython are fine. (Well, pretty fine.) It's Boa that > doesn't work. Thanks. I guess this is the answer I'm looking for. I'll post on the Boa list asking if anyone can get it to work reasonably well, and examine alternatives. _______________________________________________ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig
