[New-bugs-announce] [issue7473] x84_64 arch Missing from 2.6.4 Mac universal binaries - Cripples building embedded 64-bit

[Paul Nelson]

New submission from Paul Nelson <Paul.Nelson at jmp.com>:

By excluding the x86_64 architecture from the supplied MacOS install, 
you are crippling the ability to build an 64-bit application that embeds 
python.  The Apple supplied universal binary includes all 3 architectures 
ppc, i386, and x86_64.  If you are going to supply a Mac build you need to 
do the same.  A 64-bit app has to link against 64-bit libraries, so the 
64-bit build IS NECESSARY.  You give no warning that you are excluding 1/3  
of the architectures from your build.  It also forces the unlucky 
downloader to circumvent the install, or rebuild from source.

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assignee: ronaldoussoren
components: Macintosh
messages: 96213
nosy: prniii, ronaldoussoren
severity: normal
status: open
title: x84_64 arch Missing from 2.6.4 Mac universal binaries - Cripples building embedded 64-bit
type: behavior
versions: Python 2.6

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