compiling python (or ironpython) to .exe or .dll for or not for .NET

[per9000]

Hi python people,

I am working with .NET (in C++/CLI and C#) but since I really love
python I'd like to do things for .NET (or whatever) from python.

Has anyone tried it?

What (costless) compilers are good?

Are there any (costless) editors like MS Visual Express you have tried?

Is the newest Ironpython really as old as from 2004 July 28 (as stated
on http://www.ironpython.com/)?

Thanks.

/Per Erik Strandberg
yet another Fibonaccilover