Batteries Included?

[Marco Aschwanden]

> I might be wrong expecting that a language whose
> moto is "Batteries Included" would be able to produce exe files. Are
> there plans to do this in the future version of Python?

Yes, you are wrong expecting that. Creating an exe-cutable is windows  
specific and python _tries_ to be platform neutral. py2exe - a wonderful  
tool which I use myself - is a battery on the shelves. It can be easily  
picked from there.

Furthermore it is not Python's philosophy to create "exe-cutables". But I  
do understand your wish (being a Windows Developper at work myself) and  
Python is not a matter of course within Windows.

Your best bet is ActiveState which bundles a windows specific version. Ask  
them, maybe they are willing to include it. Python should refrain from  
doing so.

Before overloading the "included batteries" an approach as found in Perl  
(CPAN) should be adapted... eg.  
http://peak.telecommunity.com/DevCenter/EasyInstall

Have a nice day,
Marco