[Tutor] Python versions and Debian?

[Gabriel Farrell]

Hi William,

The short answer is go with the default until you run into something
you can't do without 2.4.

For the skinny on all the changes you'll want to check out
http://python.org/doc/2.4/whatsnew/whatsnew24.html .  That document
lays it out about as well as can be done.  If you find something in
there that really makes a difference for you, then go to 2.4.  

I've only installed the default python (2.3 for now) on my Debian box
because the changes don't really affect my programs.

There is a short, not-too-informative chat about Python 2.4 and Debian
that starts at
http://lists.debian.org/debian-python/2005/04/msg00005.html .

gabe


On Wed, May 11, 2005 at 04:10:37PM -0400, William O'Higgins wrote:
> I am just beginning to experiment with Python, and I'm looking for
> advice about versions.  Debian testing provides version 2.3 by default,
> (/usr/bin/python is linked to /usr/bin/python2.3) but I am able to 
> install 2.4 as well.  What gains do I realize by using the more modern 
> version?  Are there gotchas based on that minor-version change?  Your
> insight is appreciated, thanks.
> -- 
> 
> yours,
> 
> William
> 



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