Python preinstalled on Windows - looking for details

[A.M. Kuchling]

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 09:32:43 -0400, 
	Peter Hansen <peter at engcorp.com> quoted:
> Skip Montanaro wrote:
>> It appears that HP and perhaps some other computer manufacturers who deliver
>> Windows systems have begun delivering systems with Python pre-installed.

My parents have a Compaq Windows box, and the last time I visited, I
discovered a Python 1.5 installation in a system directory.  I assume that
portions of their installation or administrative tools use Python for
something.

--amk