[Pythonmac-SIG] Python development on OSX

[Andrew Jaffe]

On 17/01/2011 22:41, Tony Cappellini wrote:
> I do want 2.7 because it's a requirement at work.
> I want to have the same versions & packages to avoid compatibility issues.
>
> I can put Python2.7 in a different directory and leave 2.6 there but I
> want the 2.7 installation
> to be the default one.
>

For the purposes you actually mean, the python.org install does become 
the default one -- you can install it so that it comes earlier on your 
path (and I believe even this step is automated). In this case, all 
packages installed at the command line (or by binary installers) are in 
place for this build. I have not found an advantage to the fink or 
macports installs in the last few versions of Python versions.

But it's crucial to leave the Apple-installed build exactly where it is, 
as it is used by the system.

Andrew