Scott Frankel wrote: > I've just migrated a machine to Tiger and have a question about the > "official unofficial" mac version of python.2.4.1. > > Why would /usr/bin/python still be linked to python2.3 after the > install?
Because we shouldn't mess with Apple's stuff. /usr/bin is off-limits. The Python 2.4.1 installer installs /usr/local/bin/python /usr/local/bin/python2.4 /usr/local/bin/pythonw /usr/local/bin/pythonw2.4 > I downloaded and installed MacPython 2.4.1 from undefined.org. I also > downloaded and installed both TigerPython24Fix and TigerPython23Compat. > If I execute python 2.4 using an explicit path to > /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.4/bin/python2.4, then > python2.4 launches happily (with readlines!). But if I execute the > python specified in my env (i.e.: /usr/bin/python), python2.3 launches > due to the link. Put /usr/local/bin early in your PATH environment variable. -- Robert Kern [EMAIL PROTECTED] "In the fields of hell where the grass grows high Are the graves of dreams allowed to die." -- Richard Harter _______________________________________________ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig
