Does Python code >.require<< a run-time environment?? (New to Python)

[Gordon McMillan]

Paul Prescod wrote:

>> I like the language... but one reason why I'm looking at something
>> -other- than Java is that I am kinda needing an .exe -type
>> capability...
>
>Either Python or Java code can be distributed as an executable. The
>executable bundles the interpreter into it. For Python, you want to look
>at
>
>http://starship.python.net/crew/gmcm/distribute.html
>
>For Java, at "jexegen.exe".

Sorry, Paul, the latter does not bundle in the interpreter. It just 
packages up byte code and uses a small exe to start your MS JVM.

a-pox-on-cheap-imitiations-<wink>-ly y'rs

- Gordon