ActivePython or Python2.2.3+win32?

James Kew james.kew at btinternet.com
Mon Nov 3 17:51:42 EST 2003


"John J. Lee" <jjl at pobox.com> wrote in message
news:87ekwq74y0.fsf at pobox.com...
> JZ <jroznfgre at jngpugbjreQBGbet.cy> writes:
>
> > Who can explain me what is the advantage of ActivePython over  (1)
> > standard Python 2.3.2 instalation (from www.python.org)
> > plus (2) the latest win32? (I am using win32 box, of course).
> [...]
>
> Convenience (win32all as standard, package system for modules not part
> of the base ActivePython distribution)

ActivePython 2.3.2 seems to have quietly dropped any mention of the PPM
package system. Is it no longer supported?

The single install and the integrated documentation -- one single searchable
.chm -- are the advantages for me.

James






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