[Python-Dev] First version of Python MSI available (original) (raw)

Thomas Heller theller at python.net
Tue Dec 30 16:17:19 EST 2003

"Martin v. Loewis" <martin at v.loewis.de> writes:

I have committed python/nondist/sandbox/msi to the CVS. This is a MSI generator for Python on Windows, which I'd like to propose as a replacement for Wise. A sample .msi file is available at

http://www.dcl.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/home/loewis/python2.4.0.msi This installer includes binaries compiled with MSVC 7.1 (aka VC.NET 2003). The MSI file tries to copy most features and user interface from the Wise installer, but adjusts to the feature set of MSI. I'm aware of a few issues, but I'd like to request feedback in any case.

The installer does not install pyconfig.h into Python24\include.

After copying this file manually (and installing VC7.1 - puh) I'm now able to build extensions with distutils.

Also distutils\command\wininst.exe is not installed.

Thomas

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