Overall it is less problematic to get any python library to work on linux than windows, no doubt.
But an alternative which I have not seen mentioned yet is using the ActiveState python distribution. Their "pypm" package manager can tap into their repository of pre-built extensions (see http://code.activestate.com/pypm/) Maybe an option for those stuck on windows, at least for development. I am unsure about the redistribution terms, though, and win64 builds are reserved to (paying) customers. Demian Brecht wrote, On 2012-08-22 16:29:
Er, it's easy to install on Windows until you want to install a package that has C extensions. Then, you're either scouring the web for pre-builts (which can be a pain depending on your architecture and your level of paranoia about the contents of the binaries) or you're installing a GNU toolchain on a Windows machine, which is far from easy for someone new(er) to Python development (unless they come from a Linux environment anyway). Examples of such modules are MySQLdb and pycrypto. I also +1 getting used to Linux for Python/Django development. Makes the world a happier place ;)
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