[Pythonmac-SIG] Status of MacPython?

[Jim Harrison]

I'm new to Python (but in the process of getting hooked) and I'm 
interested in working in python on the Mac in addition to working with 
Zope (=Python) on Linux. I guess I can add my name to those who will be 
working with both Mac and Linux and who would like to see an efficient 
built-in solution for the tab vs. space problem in line indenting and 
other outstanding issues. I would also vote for syntax coloring in the 
IDE even if multiline strings are not cleanly handled.

It would be really useful to me to see some brief comments on the future 
of Mac Python from Jack and/or Just, even though I know that crystal-ball 
stuff is inexact. Is it anticipated that standard python will compile for 
Mac OS X or will a special distribution be required? Will Mac Python 
continue as a separate entity? Are additional Mac Python releases (i.e., 
the 1.5.2 final) anticipated? If MacPython will continue in the future, 
what's the prognosis of the current development effort?

Jim Harrison

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James H. Harrison, Jr., MD, PhD
Associate Director, Division of Pathology Informatics
Department of Pathology, Univ. of Pittsburgh Health System                
     
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