PyQt, Qt, Windows and Linux

[Phil Thompson]

On Sunday 02 November 2003 6:52 pm, Vamsi Mudrageda wrote:
> I am kind of new to Python, and after trying and using wxPython, I found
> it kind of lacking in easy-to-read documentation, speed at loading, and
> GUI response-time.
>
> So I am looking for an another GUI toolkit that is cross-platform for
> Python, and am leaning toward PyQt (PyGTK is kind of dull looking in
> comparison).  Unfortunately, although TrollTech says Qt is
> cross-platform, its license strategy has me a bit confused.  So here is
> to hoping someone can help...
>
> Objective:
>    Develop/Write a program for personal use on my Linux using PyQt.  Be
> able to also run it on Windows.
>
> Questions:
> 1) Is it legally possible to do that?

Yes.

> 2) Do I need to buy a license from TrollTech?

Yes - and a license for PyQt.

> 3) Can I create a .exe file for my windows on my Linux and copy it over?
>   (I would like to develop the program entirely on Linux, but make
> executables for other platforms).

That's a function of the different packaging packages available.

Phil