distributing python programs to non-geeks

[Gerhard Häring]

Nivel Otri wrote:
> I've got some python and ruby scripts that some people have expressed
> an interest in being able to run, but most get scared away by having
> to go to install python/ruby, set up a directory for the scripts, etc.
>  (All are using some flavor of Windows.)
> 
> What would be ideal would be a way of generating a Windows installer
> for a python/ruby script, complete with an icon that can go on the
> desktop or in the start menu. [...]

You can create standalone Windows executables from Python scripts with

py2exe (http://starship.python.net/crew/theller/py2exe/) or
Gordon McMillan's Installer (http://www.mcmillan-inc.com/install1.html)

py2exe is very easy :-)


Gerhard
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