Bill Janssen schrieb: >> Hmm, perhaps the ctypes documentation could use a more prominent warning >> that it may not be available on some Unix platforms (HP-UX, AIX, IRIX), >> and that it may require the use of GCC rather than the vendor compiler >> on others (Solaris). >> >> At the moment, I suspect some projects may be switching to using it >> without realising the implications for cross-platform portability. > > I think it's a tad more problematic. As other modules, both in and > out of the standard library, move to use ctypes, it implies that > *Python* isn't supported on those combinations. Personally, that's > fine with me (as long as there's a workaround for Solaris!), but I > think that Ulrich is right in saying this should be more prominent.
I won't object if anyone adds this notice to the Python docs, so please go ahead. A table of platforms (on the wiki?) where ctypes builds/works or does not may also be helpful. Myself I would rather spend my energy to make ctypes more portable, within my skills and the platforms I have access to. Thomas _______________________________________________ Python-Dev mailing list Python-Dev@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-dev Unsubscribe: http://mail.python.org/mailman/options/python-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com
