[Pythonmac-SIG] Which Python for Panther?

Markus W.Weissmann mww at opendarwin.org
Sat Aug 14 09:34:55 CEST 2004


Hi Tom,

On Aug 14, 2004, at 07:48, Tom Loredo wrote:

>
> Hi again folks-
>
> Okay, I bit the bullet and am upgrading to Panther as I type.  Now the
> question is, what Python should I use?  Should I just use the supplied
> 2.3, with the Panther add-ons?  Or can I build 2.3.4 (framework) from
> source?  The MacPy on OS X page notes an extension conflict using MacPy
> 2.3.3, but states "We hope to solve this for 2.3.4."  Was it solved?
>
> If I do build 2.3.4, can I use the Panther add-ons as provided?  Are
> they even necessary if I build from source?

If you don't need the framework install, but want Python 2.3.4 and 
modules
for it, I'd suggest using darwinports [1] (large modules collection) or 
perhaps
fink [2].


cheers,

Markus


[1] http://darwinports.opendarwin.org
[2] http://fink.sourceforge.net/
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Markus W. Weissmann
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