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Fri Mar 23 14:37:42 CET 2012 · https://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2012-March/117996.html

On 22 March 2012 23:15, VanL <van.lindberg at gmail.com> wrote:
> Another use case was just pointed out to me: making things consistent with buildout. Given a similar use
> case (create repeatable cross platform environments), they create and use a 'bin' directory for executable files.

Another problem case: cx_Freeze. This currently breaks when installed
in a viretualenv, as it locates the "Scripts" directory by appending
"Scripts" to the directory of the python executable.

So the proposed change *will* break cx_Freeze. The Scripts->bin change
will also break it.

Paul.

PS Yes, I need to report the existing bug. The point remains, however...

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