[Tutor] Python & windows XP professional

[Ike Hall]

due to a personal bias against microsoft (hey, at least Im telling you Im 
biased), my highest recommendation would be to get a better OS, however, I 
realize you probably think Im a linux kook too (I am  :)  ), so with that out 
of the way I would say to you that you are the first person I know of to use 
python on XP. (This is because the XP'rs I know dont want to program, and the 
programmers I know dont want XP), so although I can't be of any real help 
now,(hopefully others here may be), you are in the unique situation of what 
in my mind is treading new ground.  My Suggestion to you would be to 
periodically keep this list informed of how well it works, the problems you 
encounter, and their solutions.  And to keep reading from this list as you 
will no doubt gain much experience that will help other who will want to be 
like you :) 
so although this message surely wont be of any real help, I do sincerely want 
to wish you good luck.


Ike

PS.
on a side note I did a google search under python, windows, XP
and a curious article struck my eye about a privacy leak in python for 
windows (couldnt tell if this also applies to XP or not, but still may be 
helpful).  This may fall under the ounce of prevention you speak of.  the URL 
is http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5BP0N0U61G.html

On Monday 25 March 2002 07:09 pm, you wrote:
> I just built a new Athlon XP 1900+ system running windows XP professional.
> I want to install python (eiterh active state 2.1 or python 2.2 and the
> win32 extesions), any words of wisdom or warning before I do this? An ounce
> of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
>
> Thanks
> Robert
>
>
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