Python launcher options

[Edward Diener]

On 1/10/2016 6:38 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
>
>
> 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.

I was finally able to register so I will report this issue on the Python 
issue tracker myself.