[Python-Dev] I think setup.py needs major rework

I just submitted a bug report for setup.py:

http://python.org/sf/1109602

It begins:

Python's setup.py has grown way out of control. I'm trying to build and install Python 2.4.0 on a Solaris system with Tcl/Tk installed in a non-standard place and I can't figure out the incantation to tell setup.py to look where they are installed.

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and ends:

This might be an excellent sprint topic for PyCon.

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