Jim Jewett wrote:
>>> - python to grow a decent, cross platform, package management system
>
> As stated, this may be impossible, because of the difference in what a
> package should mean on Windows vs Unix.
>
> If you just mean a way to add python packages from pypi as with
> EasyInstall, then maybe.
I meant package in the python sense, which has a clear definition,
unless I'm mistaken?
> In some environments, each new component must be approved. Once
> python is approved, the standard library is OK, but adding 7 packages
> from pypi requires 7 more sets of approvals.
True, but as I mentioend elsewhere, I myself haven't done a python
project where I only needed python and the standard lib for many years...
> That said, it may make sense to just give greater prominence to
> existing repackagers, such as ActiveState or Enthought.
Right, getting ActivePython or similar approved might be the way to go,
but I'm betting it depends on the project...
Chris
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