Hi, Just my $0.10 on this topic: Stick with the default system Python 2.5.1 on Leopard and save yourself a lot of potential hassle.
In the days of Tiger and its antiquated and hamstrung Python 2.3, many people were forced to install Python themselves just to get going. They had to choose between several alternatives: MacPython, Enthought's EPD, ActiveState Python, etc. This notion of installing Python on Mac OS X persists to this day, and many people still assume it is necessary. If you really want the latest Python or the convenience of a pre-packaged distribution, go ahead and install one of the fine Mac Pythons out there. On the other hand, if you just want to get matplotlib going, the system Python will do just fine. In my experience it saves you many hassles with CPU architectures during builds (which has gotten worse under Leopard). I successfully built and ran the latest MPL r7514 by simply typing "python setup.py build". No environment variables to be set... On an aside, Snow Leopard (Mac OS 10.6) looks to have a whole range of Pythons, from 2.5 all the way up to 3.1. This could make the default system Python even more of a no-brainer. Regards, Ludwig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-devel mailing list Matplotlib-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-devel
