Distributing Python, slimer?

[Ken Seehof]

> On 09 Jan 2002 09:34:51 GMT, Sébastien SAUVAGE <nospam at sebsauvage.net>
> spouted:
> > I successfuly created standalone EXE with the wonderful 'Installer' from
> > McMillan. Works beautifully, and it's free.
> > http://www.mcmillan-inc.com/install1.html
>
> It is indeed excellent, but currently doesn't work on Solaris platforms
> (that I know of). I have fudged the problem by distributing the Python
> interpreter plus required Tk libraries and .pyc modules with my software,
> though this is probably highly illegal.
>
> A neat distribution solution for Solaris would help Python's success on
> that platform, IMO.

Just curious: Why would that be illegal?  My understanding is that the
Python
license permits arbitrary resale of the whole ball of wax, without
restriction.
But I am not a lawyer, so don't sue me.

- Ken