upgrade python

[Terry Reedy]

On 5/18/2010 9:47 PM, Aahz wrote:
> In article<mailman.367.1274206734.32709.python-list at python.org>,
> packet<fasteliteprogrammer at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>
>> Would it be safe to upgrade from python 2.6.4 to 2.6.5 without hurting
>> the 2.6.4?
>
> Define "hurting".  Generally speaking, it's always safe to upgrade a
> point release, but you should replace the previous version.

The default action on windows is replace. I keep the previous installer 
around with the current one fora while in case a bugfix release has a 
problem and I need to revert.