[Python-Dev] Re: [Pydotorg] updated notes about building bsddb185 module (original) (raw)

Skip Montanaro skip@pobox.com
Fri, 2 May 2003 12:34:40 -0500 

Martin> Skip Montanaro wrote:
>> Feedback appreciated.

Martin> I think we need to build bsddb185 automatically under certain
Martin> conditions. I have encouraged a user to submit a patch in that
Martin> direction.

I suppose that's an alternative, however, it is complicated by a couple issues:

* The bsddb185 module would have to be built as bsddb (not a big deal in
  and of itself).

* The current bsddb package directory would have to be renamed or not
  installed to avoid name clashes.

I don't think there's a precedent for the second issue. The make install target installs everything in Lib. I think The decision about whether the package or the module gets installed would be made in setup.py. The coupling between the two increases the complexity of the process. I smell an ugly hack in the offing.

Skip