Python binaries as zip archive

[Jason Stokes]

J.C.Travers wrote in message <38A6F986.F3F29C95 at durham.ac.uk>...
>RPM1 wrote:
>>
>> Try,
>>      http://www.pythonware.com/downloads.htm
>>
>>      It's an EXE but it extracts even if you don't have privileges.
>
>No it doesn't. Well it didn't for me.
>
>I don't see the reason for not issueing a normal zip archive. Making a
>self-extracting binary doesn't make it much easier, (esp with winzip
>etc...) but causes lots of trouble for people like me. At least both
>should be offered...



It's not just a self-extractor, it's a self-installer that registers itself
on the add/remove programs list.  If you don't have install priveliges, it's
not going to work no matter how it's packaged.