Python DLL in Windows Folder

[Ross Ridge]

Ross Ridge writes:
> Whatever you want to call it, the Python DLL is not part of the operating
> system, it's not a driver and doesn't belong in the system directory.

<martin at v.loewis.de> wrote:
>Is that just your personal opinion, or a guideline from the operating
>system vendor?

It's one of Microsoft guidelines.  The "'Designed for Microsoft Windows
XP' Application Specification" only allows DLLs to be installed in the
system directory if it's required for backwards compatiblity.

						Ross Ridge

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