[large vs small distributions] [Jack Jansen] > I don't know whether this subject belongs on the python-dev list (is > there a separate distutils list?), but let's please be very careful > with this. [and recounts his problems with Perl] I must say the idea of a minimal distribution sounds very appealing. But then I consider that Guido never got me to even try Tk until he put it into the std Windows distribution, and I've never given anyone any code that won't work with a fresh-from-the-box distribution either. FrankS's snappy "batteries included" wouldn't carry quite the same punch if it got reduced to "coupons for batteries hidden in the docs" <wink>. OTOH, I've got about as much use for XML as MarkH has for continuations <twist>, and here-- as in many other places --we've been saved so far by Guido's good judgment about what goes in & what stays out. So it's a good thing he can't ever resign this responsibility <wink>. if-20%-of-users-need-something-i'd-include-it-else-not-ly y'rs - tim
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