For easier distribution. Otherwise the client computer had to have Python installed.
Philip "Peter Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Philip Seeger wrote: >> I'm sorry for that newbie question but how can I compile a program (a .py >> file) to an executable file? > > To save you what might be much wasted time on a wild goose chase, could > you please tell us why you want to do this? (performance, protection from > prying eyes, easier distribution, or some other reason?) > > -Peter -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list