[Python-Dev] Finally fix installer to add Python to %PATH% on Windows

Ethan Furman ethan at stoneleaf.us
Mon Feb 7 21:16:35 CET 2011


Chris Withers wrote:
> On 06/02/2011 15:25, Brian Curtin wrote:
>> So put the new path before the old path, or replace it? The current
>> patch appends to the end.
> 
> I believe the last path wins in Windows land, so that would be fine.

Actually, first one wins, as Windows starts at the beginning and stops 
looking once it finds a match.

~Ethan~



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