Python launcher options

[Tim Golden]

On 10/01/2016 05:18, Edward Diener wrote:
> 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."

Hmmm. Thanks for making the effort -- and for reporting back. I've just 
successfully registered a (dummy) account there, so it's possible that 
there was a temporary glitch.

If you wouldn't mind trying once more, that would be helpful. If not, I 
can create the issue on your behalf, and inform the tracker admins.

Thanks

TJG