[python-win32] win32 and .NET

[Tim Roberts]

Michel Claveau wrote:
>   
>> James Matthews :
>> You can also try  IronPython
>>     
>
> Yes, IronPython is a good software.
>
> But WARNING:
>   IronPython (IP) is really different: IP don't run Pywin32 ; IP don't run 
> normal Python environment ; IP don't run many modules / libraries / your 
> (actually) scripts.
>
>   AMHA, IP est good... if you (re)-start from zero.

Yes.  If you go in expecting IronPython to be a different spin on
CPython, you will be disappointed.  Most Python-only modules work;
anything with a C component doesn't.

However, if you go in expecting IronPython to be a gateway into the
world of .NET programming, allowing you to exploit the CLR while using
your favorite language instead of having to learn C#, then you will be
pleased.

Someone just this week posted a IronPython add-in intended to allow
CPython C modules to work, so the level of compatibility may be rising.

-- 
Tim Roberts, timr at probo.com
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.