I actually like the idea of being able to modify the py.ini file to set the default from py.exe. That seams like the most intuitive thing to me.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Python-ideas [mailto:python-ideas-bounces+tritium- > list=sdamon....@python.org] On Behalf Of Jan Claeys > Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 10:47 AM > To: python-ideas@python.org > Subject: Re: [Python-ideas] Possible Enhancement to py Launcher - set > default > > On Mon, 2018-02-05 at 11:04 +0000, Paul Moore wrote: > > On 5 February 2018 at 08:10, Steve Barnes <gadgetst...@live.co.uk> > > wrote: > > > When a new version of python is in alpha/beta it is often desirable > > > to have it installed for tests but remain on a previous version for > > > day to day use. > > > > > > However, currently the Windows py launcher defaults to the highest > > > version that it finds, which means that unless you are very careful > > > you will end up having to explicitly specify your older version > > > every time that you start python with it once you have installed > > > the newer version. > > > [...] > > > > There's a `py.ini` file that lets you set the default version. See > > https://docs.python.org/3.6/using/windows.html#customization for > > details. Is that just something you weren't aware of, or does it not > > address the issue you're having? > > Maybe the Windows installer should offer to set/change that, especially > when installing a non-release version? > > > -- > Jan Claeys > _______________________________________________ > Python-ideas mailing list > Python-ideas@python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas > Code of Conduct: http://python.org/psf/codeofconduct/ _______________________________________________ Python-ideas mailing list Python-ideas@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-ideas Code of Conduct: http://python.org/psf/codeofconduct/
