Python as a shared library on Unix

[Michael Hudson]

Paul Duffin <pduffin at mailserver.hursley.ibm.com> writes:

> Is it possible to build Python itself as a small executable and a
> shared library, rather than an archive library which of
> course results in a monolithic executable. 

Not really. For a start look at 

http://x35.deja.com/[ST_rn=ps]/getdoc.xp?AN=468116075&CONTEXT=929108272.1543635130&hitnum=0

HTH
Michael

> I know how to get the modules built as shared libraries but cannot get
> Python built as a shared library.
> 
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