Python MSVC++ binaries considered evil

[J.Jacob]

[John Machin]
> False. You can make DLLs using the Borland or MinGW compiler.
> ...
> [snipped: more erroneous conclusions based on false premises]
> ...
> BTW, there *is* documentation (in the Python manuals!) for extending
> Python with the non-MS compilers on Windows ...

If you try to build DLLs with Borland or MingW for any serious work
you will find this route does not lead to a good / stable / complete
product.  Review the premises.  Ask any professional developer, you
need to use the MSVC++ as it is now.

The documentation about non-MS compilers is erm...lets say not
sufficient