I just checked in (and updated on the Wiki) the installation instructions
for setuptools and EasyInstall to cover a lot of frequently-asked questions
and problems (e.g. how do I install without net access?), as well as to
explain additional approaches to custom installation locations.
The new docs on custom installation are at:
http://peak.telecommunity.com/DevCenter/EasyInstall#custom-installation-locations
And the main installation instructions, now with better troubleshooting and
alternatives information, is at:
http://peak.telecommunity.com/DevCenter/EasyInstall#installation-instructions
Please let me know whether these are more helpful than the old versions.
I've also added a new section to the setuptools manual called "What Your
Users Should Know":
http://peak.telecommunity.com/DevCenter/setuptools#what-your-users-should-know
This section provides developers using setuptools with notes on what they
should tell users about installing their project -- such as that they
should read the "custom installation" docs if they plan to install anywhere
but the primary site-packages, and tips on issues ranging from system
packaging (0.6a9dev+ only) to lack of network access.
Feedback on this new manual section would also be appreciated.
There is only one more feature I'm planning to add before the official
release of setuptools 0.6a9: support for building and installing shared
libraries linked to Python extensions. If you are not using the 0.6a9
development version yet, I encourage you to upgrade as soon as practical so
that I can address any problems you find before making the official
release. To install the in-development version, just run:
ez_setup.py setuptools==dev
after first making sure you have done any pre-installation steps described
by the updated installation instructions above. Thanks, and please let me
know of any questions or problems you may have with any of the above.
