Alan Gauld wrote: > > "Corey Richardson" <kb1...@aim.com> wrote >> My school has python 2.4. I have python 2.6, and I find it perfectly >> wonderful. However, I am contemplating the switch, and am wondering, >> what is your personal opinion on why or why not to use 3.x? Thanks for >> the help in advance, > > Well your Python 3 programs won't run as expected on your school v2.4 > and your schoool programs won;t run at all on your python v3. > > So I'd stay well clear of v3 for now. There is no compelling reason to > switch yet. > > You could keep 2.6 on your own PC and use v3 of course but most of the > v3 stuff is available in 2.6. Also you could upgrade to 2.7 for even > more 3 compatibility but still better with 2.4 than using 3 would be. > > Resist the urge to upgrade just for the sake of it. > (Advice I fail to follow in HiFi but try to follow in everything else! :-) >
You also have the option to install both and ignore one. It's not like a black-or-white choice. _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
