Windows versions of Python---pros and cons?

[Trent Mick]

[Chris Barker wrote]
> Actually, I do use the ActiveState version, but *.py is associated with
> PythonWin, rather than the python interpreter

No, ActivePython registers the "Open" action for .py to run with the
Python interpreter and also registers an "Edit" action to open in
PythonWin. "Open" should be the default action so that double-clicking
on a .py file will run it. You should be a ble to right-click on a .py
file and have "Open" and "Edit" options.


> Now I have to figure out how to change my PATHEXT environment variable,
> which is pretty OT for this group...

Win9x: autoexec.bat
WinME: dunno
WinNT/2000/XP: Start->Settings->Control Panel->System
                    ->Advanced->Environment Variables


Cheers,
Trent


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Trent Mick
TrentM at ActiveState.com