[Python-Dev] Fwd: Broken link to download (Mac OS X)

[Michael Foord]

On 14/04/2010 13:46, Barry Warsaw wrote:
> On Apr 14, 2010, at 10:56 AM, Michael Foord wrote:
>
>    
>> The problem is the process that creates a new release with a 404 link to
>> the Mac installer with no explanation. The 2.6.5 release (as always)
>> caused several requests to webmaster from Mac users unable to download
>> Python - which is a further waste of volunteer time as well as a cause
>> of frustration for users.
>>      
> As the RM, that's my fault then.  When I start creating the page for a new
> release I will leave the Windows and Mac links commented out.  I do (now
> <wink>) wait for Martin to upload the Windows installers before announcing the
> release, but generally don't wait for Ronald to produce the Mac images, so I
> leave those commented out too.  When Ronald builds the Mac image and provides
> it to me, I'll upload them and tweak the page.
>    

Can we amend that to having some placeholder text saying that the Mac 
installer is not yet available and a link to the previous available 
version please. That can then be replaced with the normal link once the 
Mac installer is uploaded.

Thanks

Michael Foord


> -Barry
>    


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