> I didn't have any trouble setting up mod_python & Django. However, I > am my own hosting provider. That may make a difference. ;-) > > I can install fastcgi if it's a big win.
From my understanding, the python-code under mod_python runs as whatever Apaches runs as ("www", "wwwdata", whatever). If this doesn't matter in your deployment, then there's little reason to do anything other than stick with what you know. The advantage of fastcgi (again, from my feeble understanding) is that the fastcgi process (your python code) runs as a designated user. This allows hosting companies to have your code run as you, Pat's code run as Pat, etc. This makes separation of privs a little easier so Pat's code doesn't screw up things your environment, and your code doesn't screw up Pat's. Nothing should really stop you from running your code as "www"/"wwwdata" which would simulate the mod_python environment somewhat. It's up to you to decide the magnitude of this "big" win :) -tkc -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list