[Python-Dev] Windows 8 support

[Jeff Hardy]

On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 4:38 AM, Neil Hodgson <nyamatongwe at gmail.com> wrote:
> Austin Fernandes:
>
>> Which versions of python will be compatible with windows8. I am using
>> currently 2.7.2 version.
>
>   Current releases of both Python 2.7 and Python 3.2 appear to run
> fine on the Windows 8 Developer Preview. You should download and
> install the preview to ensure that your own code is compatible.

Another question is whether Python can take advantage of WinRT (the
new UI framework). It should be possible, as the new APIs were
designed to be used from dynamic languages, but I haven't decided if
I'm crazy enough to try it.

- Jeff