Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

Amen to this one. Found out this after struggling with no SSL module when trying to write some secure FTP and HTTPS code. Downloaded the version from Python.org and it worked like a champ. I believe you can get both and have no issues with the install, though. For my part, I decided to standard

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

[S.Chang wrote] > Anyone knows the difference(s) between the Python binaries from > ActiveState and Python.org? The responses to this thread so far gave most of the differences. In summary: - On Windows, ActivePython includes the PyWin32 extensions. - ActivePython rolls the core Python docs and

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

S.Chang: > Anyone knows the difference(s) between the Python binaries from > ActiveState and Python.org? As well as the differences mentioned by others, ActivePython does not include SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and thus HTTPS support. It would be helpful if the ActivePython "What's Included"

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

On 2005-12-14, S.Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > Anyone knows the difference(s) between the Python binaries from > ActiveState and Python.org? If you want to re-distribute the ActivePython packages outside of your organization, you have to get permission from ActiveState.

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

S.Chang on comp.lang.python said: > Hi, > Anyone knows the difference(s) between the Python binaries from > ActiveState and Python.org? ActivePython is a 'batteries included' distro. I think it's great for Windows - it includes a lot of manuals in CHM format and the Win32 extensions. The inter

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

I fretted about which to pick and have advised here that the difference (if any) should be explained on the Python.org download page. I chose ActiveState because I'm on Windows XP, which means that the Win32 Extensions get installed automatically, along with other goodies (the PythonWin IDE, a pret

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

Activestate just bundles teh standard python with the pywin32 module of Mark Hammond and provides the documentation in a handy one-file CHM format.Besides that there is  no difference as far as I know. On 12/14/05, S.Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi,Anyone knows the difference(s) between the Pyt

Re: Difference between ActivePython and Python.org

Good question, I have the same anxiety. Thanks Daniel -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list