Re: [Pythonmac-SIG] Python development on OSX
Hi Tony, 1. Why are there so many variations of the Python installer for the Mac? I think you'll find that the biggest difference between MacPorts python (and fink python) and most other builds (python.org for example), is that MacPorts uses X11 rather than Aqua (Apple's native window manager) and are not built as Apple 'Frameworks' - but rather regular shared libraries (more like with linux). Using fink and MacPorts help integration with many linux type apps (particularly helpful for scientific programming) whilst the native, Framework builds are better for native looking Macintosh apps - and the Apple bundled python is obviously native. This is a simple summary, and there are 101 more differences between all the builds - but I think the first decision you'll want to make is whether to go the Linux route, or go 'native' ;-) hth, Dan Daniel O'Donovan dan.odono...@gmail.com ___ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/Pythonmac-SIG
Re: [Pythonmac-SIG] Python development on OSX
And- I want to update the default python that came om my macbook pro to 2.7. Should I do install that from Python.org? I personally think that this would be the simplest solution - but other distributions do have their virtues and proponents. For example, Enthought takes the pain out of maintaining a good numpy / matplotlib installation and I find Activestate make building for distribution a pleasure. For now, stick with the python.org and then switching at any point is always simple - the folks here are always friendly and full of advice! Happy coding, Dan Daniel O'Donovan dan.odono...@gmail.com ___ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/Pythonmac-SIG
Re: [Pythonmac-SIG] Python development on OSX
Tony Cappellini cappy2...@gmail.com wrote: And- I want to update the default python that came om my macbook pro to 2.7. Should I do install that from Python.org? My advice? I've never had good luck trying to update the default Python that comes with the Mac. I'd recommend just leaving it alone and using it, unless there's some reason you absolutely need 2.7. It is safe to build (and run) a non-Framework build of other versions of Python in various places on your Mac, but life gets complicated if you attempt to install it. Bill ___ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/Pythonmac-SIG
Re: [Pythonmac-SIG] Python 3.2rc1 available: new 10.6 IDLE and tkinter options
On Mon, Jan 17, 2011, Ned Deily wrote: The first release candidate of Python 3.2 is now available. As with Python 2.7.1, two variants of Mac OS X installers are available for this release: the traditional 32-bit-only installer that works on all machines supported by Mac OS X 10.3.9 through current 10.6.x ; and a new 64-bit/32-bit installer for OS X 10.6.x systems. Thanks for your hard work! -- Aahz (a...@pythoncraft.com) * http://www.pythoncraft.com/ The volume of a pizza of thickness 'a' and radius 'z' is given by pi*z*z*a ___ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/Pythonmac-SIG
Re: [Pythonmac-SIG] Python development on OSX
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. On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Bill Janssen jans...@parc.com wrote: Tony Cappellini cappy2...@gmail.com wrote: And- I want to update the default python that came om my macbook pro to 2.7. Should I do install that from Python.org? My advice? I've never had good luck trying to update the default Python that comes with the Mac. I'd recommend just leaving it alone and using it, unless there's some reason you absolutely need 2.7. It is safe to build (and run) a non-Framework build of other versions of Python in various places on your Mac, but life gets complicated if you attempt to install it. Bill ___ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/Pythonmac-SIG
Re: [Pythonmac-SIG] Python 3.2rc1 available: new 10.6 IDLE and tkinter options
On 18/01/11 8:35 AM, Aahz wrote: On Mon, Jan 17, 2011, Ned Deily wrote: The first release candidate of Python 3.2 is now available. As with Python 2.7.1, two variants of Mac OS X installers are available for this release: the traditional 32-bit-only installer that works on all machines supported by Mac OS X 10.3.9 through current 10.6.x ; and a new 64-bit/32-bit installer for OS X 10.6.x systems. Thanks for your hard work! +10 ___ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/Pythonmac-SIG
