Kent Johnson wrote: > I am coming to Mac Python development after several years on Windows
Welcome > I have installed the framework build of Python 2.4 from pythonmac.org. good choice! > Questions: > - How can I have Python 2.4 and 2.5 both available? Yes, certainly. > I am developing a > web site that will be deployed under 2.4 but I would like to have 2.5 > available for other use. good plan. > pythonmac.org says, "framework builds of the > same thing do not coexist peacefully." What is the problem with > installing multiple framework builds? by "same thing" I think that means same version (minor version). i.e. it would be a trick to have two Framework Builds of Python2.4 installed at the same time. Having 2.4 and 2.5 at the same time is no problem. > Can I install the MacPorts version > of Python 2.5 (for command line use) instead? You could, but there's not need. Indeed, I'd probably use the MacPorts version for the web server if you were to go that route. > - Do I have to install the pythonmac version of add-on libraries? Pretty much, yes. > For > example pythonmac has pysqlite2 version 2.2.2 but MacPorts has version > 2.3.3; Many things build just fine out of the box with setup.py build or easy-install, so updating a few things shouldn't be too hard. If you run into issues, you'll get help here. And you may not need the latest anyway. > can I install the more recent MacPorts version and use it with > the framework build? No. you need to be all Framework or all MacPorts. > Any help or pointers to help gratefully accepted. after installing both 2.4 and 2.5, you should have: python2.4 and python2.5 somewhere on your PATH. It's buried in the Framework bin dir, with a link in /usr/local/bin on my system -- I don't recall if I put that link in myself. The mpkg will have altered your .profile, adding the framework bin dir to your PATH. Your web app probably won't get that same PATH, so you may have to set that up somehow. I think the last one installed will end up as the default. In general, you'll want to be explicit in your #! lines as to which version you want: #!/usr/bin/env python2.4 I think this is good practice in any case. This all is easier than on Windows. -Chris -- Christopher Barker, Ph.D. Oceanographer Emergency Response Division NOAA/NOS/OR&R (206) 526-6959 voice 7600 Sand Point Way NE (206) 526-6329 fax Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6317 main reception [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Pythonmac-SIG maillist - Pythonmac-SIG@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pythonmac-sig
