As the title of this message asks, which Python should I use? And why? From following discussions here, I know why I don't want to use the built in Apple Python.
So, that leaves 2 choices that both seem good, the macpython framework build and ActiveState. The main reason that I would want to use the "official" framework build is that it is endorsed by this community. It is, however, a volunteer effort and actually states that it is usually one micro-version behind the most recent. For ActiveState, it seems to be well supported and more up to date. Though I understand that there could be issues that people here might have trouble helping me with because I'm using a different Python. So, why would I really want to use one vs. the other? Will I have a harder time finding cross-platform packages that work with the ActiveState build? Am I going to have to compile many of the packages that I want anyway, regardless of the Python I use? Other than possible commercial distribution issues are there any real disadvantages of ActiveState's distribution? How about the "official" framework build? What is one or the other missing that is present in the other one? I know this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it in a quick scan of the archives. The official page and Wiki don't seem to give me these answers and neither does ActiveState's page. If it influences the answers, I am looking to build a cross-platform application that I eventually want to be able to package for easy installation by non-Python savvy users. Thanks for your help and suggestions with this one, -Rodney _______________________________________________ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig
