On 10/6/05, Kevin Dangoor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 10/5/05, Krys Wilken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I know that ActivePython puts the python folder in the path, but not the > > scripts folder. It also sets up an association for .py files. This > > means that all you need to do is put the scripts folder on the path, and > > you don't need to specify python or the .py extension (no exe needed). > > The exe comes for free with setuptools :)
Ahh - so setuptools is to blame :-) (re: my other mail) I still disagree with this. This is just non standard for windows, for example editors often go off the file extensions for syntax highlighting. And most python users know they have to type the py (or how to avoid typing it for all Python files). OK - maybe I just need to hold my breath and count to 10 :-) Just looking at some ASP pages written by other people and I have to say YUK! > > FWIW, the download instructions for Windows do talk about getting the > Python and Script dirs on your path. > > Kevin >
