Python launcher options

[Edward Diener]

On 1/9/2016 11:03 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
> On 06/01/2016 00:48, Edward Diener wrote:
>> The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple
>> versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as
>> options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or
>> Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific
>> 32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is the
>> ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3.
>> The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason
>> why this option has been disallowed ?
>
> As far as I can remember, it's not so much a question of "disallowed" as
> just "not thought of by anyone". If you wanted this to go anywhere,
> could I suggest you create an issue on the Python issue tracker:
>
>    http://bugs.python.org
>
> and mark it as "Windows" in the [Components] field (that makes sure that
> some relevant people get to see it). It's got a much better chance of
> achieving traction if you can actually provide a code patch to implement
> the behaviour. Failing that, at least make a good case which might
> convince one of the developers that it would it be worth their while
> implementing the change.

I have tried to register with the link above so I can an issue with the 
Python Issue tracker but all attempts fail with:

"Failed issue tracker submission

An unexpected error occurred during the processing
of your message. The tracker administrator is being
notified."