How do I make Windows Application with Python ?

Rob Emmons rmemmons at member.fsf.org
Thu Jan 6 19:08:22 EST 2005


On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 04:49:05 -0800, Fuzzyman wrote:

> Couple of corrections - neither pypy nor starkiller are compilers.
> Starkiller isn't available yet and *may* be helpful in building
> compilers. Pyrex is an alternative language - a python/C hybrid that
> can be compiled.
> 
> If you want to release an application then innosetup, starkit, and upx
> might help - but they're not python related. You will need something
> like py2exe, cx_freeze, or mcmillan installer. (Which are specific to
> python - py2exe seems to be the more mature tool).
> 
> Alternatively you could consider 'Movable Python' - a frozen
> distribution of python that doesn't need isntalling. See
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/movpy

Great summary.  I was hoping someone would fill in the blanks.  I've been
interested in this area for some time -- but have not had time to look
into it more than keep a list of interesting projects I wanted to research
in the future.  I'll add your comments to my list.

Again, thanks.

Rob




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