asynchat and threading

[Caleb Hattingh]

I heartily support something like this, but alas I have not the time to  
help out with it.  I like the Enthought python distribution because it  
installs several packages in one shot.  A pity there isn't a similar thing  
for python addons in Linux (or is there?).

Something apt-get-like would be cool.  Was there talk of having the python  
package index support something like this at some stage?

>
> If I could simply do: py-get twisted
> and have all of the dependencies resolved, it would be wonderful.  as a  
> prototype, I would suggest wrapping apt-get with a python envelope which  
>   automatically invokes apt-get with a python specific configuration  
> file for .pydeb files as well as a private repository and database etc..  
>   Since apt-get exists for almost every version of Linux and should be  
> portable to other platforms, this distribution method should be  
> relatively distribution portable.
>
> One can also handle upgrades of the core image of Python and ancillary  
> packages as well by leaving a breadcrumb file indicating which packaging  
> system is native and the package currently installed. <<- idea needs work
>
> yea? nay?
>
> ---eric
>