[Pythonmac-SIG] Why is Framework build of Python needed

[Christopher Barker]

> Brian Granger <ellisonbg.net at gmail.com> wrote:

>> I seem to recall that a Framework build of Python is needed if you
>> want to do anything with the native Mac GUI.  Is my understanding
>> correct?

Pretty much -- to access the Mac GUI, an app needs to be in a proper Mac 
application bundle. The Framework build supplies that. Technically, the 
use of a framework is independent for this requirement, but using a 
Framework build is the easiest way to satisfy it.

Do you have a reason for not wanting to use a Framework build?

-Chris





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