On 09/09/20 22:13, Liviu Ionescu wrote: >> ... You still need a Python 3.5 or better for the other scripts >> QEMU has as part of its build process, so you will still need a >> python other than the Apple /usr/bin/python to build even if you >> have a standalone meson with its own python. > > Ah, sure, if the build script uses Python for other purposes you'll > need one, but the embedded Python will allow the standalone meson to > run properly regardless of what Python you install.
Note that if you use the version of Meson that is bundled with QEMU, you can use --python=/path/to/python3 --meson=internal and the build will automatically use that same Python executable to run the scripts. Paolo