[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Jul 4, 2:03 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Alex Martelli) wrote: >> Frank Swarbrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Why might one choose to use ActivePython instead of using the free CPython? >> I believe ActivePython is also free, and it's packaged up differently >> (with more 3rd party modules accompanying it than the standard Python >> distribution), which might make it attractive to some. Also, I believe >> ActivePython is also available as a pre-built binary for some platforms >> for which CPython is only distributed as sources (e.g., Solaris), and >> again this difference may be seen as favorable by some. >> >> Alex > > Well, Komodo is a nice enough IDE, so you might choose to use > ActivePython for integration reasons, and maybe it's a little easier > on Windows. > > However, I would have thought that if you were planning to distribute > an application, you would want to choose CPython for maximum > interoperability with external packages. > Not only that, but the last time I looked the ActivePython distribution doesn't allow redistribution at all (i.e. it's not technically open source).
> ActivePython claims to be ready to install across multiple platforms > (as is CPython) so perhaps a little more work has gone into making a > consistent experience across operating systems. > > I have to say, I am just guessing and would love to hear from an > expert in the area on this topic. The ActiveState web page doesn't > really talk about their reasons very much. > ActiveState do produce a convenient package for many purposes, and I have used it myself in the past, but if you want to redistribute then it isn't a permitted starting point. regards Steve -- Steve Holden +1 571 484 6266 +1 800 494 3119 Holden Web LLC/Ltd http://www.holdenweb.com Skype: holdenweb http://del.icio.us/steve.holden --------------- Asciimercial ------------------ Get on the web: Blog, lens and tag the Internet Many services currently offer free registration ----------- Thank You for Reading ------------- -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
