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  Python launcher options Edward Diener <eldiener@tropicsoft.invalid> - 2016-01-05 19:48 -0500
    Re: Python launcher options Tim Golden <mail@timgolden.me.uk> - 2016-01-09 16:03 +0000
      Re: Python launcher options Edward Diener <eldiener@tropicsoft.invalid> - 2016-01-10 00:18 -0500
        Re: Python launcher options Tim Golden <mail@timgolden.me.uk> - 2016-01-10 11:38 +0000
          Re: Python launcher options Edward Diener <eldiener@tropicsoft.invalid> - 2016-01-10 16:09 -0500
          Re: Python launcher options Edward Diener <eldiener@tropicsoft.invalid> - 2016-01-10 16:19 -0500

#101284 — Python launcher options

The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple 
versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as 
options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or 
Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific 
32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is the 
ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. 
The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason 
why this option has been disallowed ?

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#101409

On 06/01/2016 00:48, Edward Diener wrote:
> The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple
> versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as
> options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or
> Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific
> 32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is the
> ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3.
> The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason
> why this option has been disallowed ?

As far as I can remember, it's not so much a question of "disallowed" as 
just "not thought of by anyone". If you wanted this to go anywhere, 
could I suggest you create an issue on the Python issue tracker:

   http://bugs.python.org

and mark it as "Windows" in the [Components] field (that makes sure that 
some relevant people get to see it). It's got a much better chance of 
achieving traction if you can actually provide a code patch to implement 
the behaviour. Failing that, at least make a good case which might 
convince one of the developers that it would it be worth their while 
implementing the change.

TJG

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#101428

On 1/9/2016 11:03 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
> On 06/01/2016 00:48, Edward Diener wrote:
>> The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple
>> versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as
>> options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or
>> Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific
>> 32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is the
>> ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3.
>> The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason
>> why this option has been disallowed ?
>
> As far as I can remember, it's not so much a question of "disallowed" as
> just "not thought of by anyone". If you wanted this to go anywhere,
> could I suggest you create an issue on the Python issue tracker:
>
>    http://bugs.python.org
>
> and mark it as "Windows" in the [Components] field (that makes sure that
> some relevant people get to see it). It's got a much better chance of
> achieving traction if you can actually provide a code patch to implement
> the behaviour. Failing that, at least make a good case which might
> convince one of the developers that it would it be worth their while
> implementing the change.

I have tried to register with the link above so I can an issue with the 
Python Issue tracker but all attempts fail with:

"Failed issue tracker submission

An unexpected error occurred during the processing
of your message. The tracker administrator is being
notified."

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#101432

On 10/01/2016 05:18, Edward Diener wrote:
> On 1/9/2016 11:03 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
>> On 06/01/2016 00:48, Edward Diener wrote:
>>> The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple
>>> versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as
>>> options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or
>>> Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific
>>> 32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is the
>>> ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3.
>>> The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason
>>> why this option has been disallowed ?
>>
>> As far as I can remember, it's not so much a question of "disallowed" as
>> just "not thought of by anyone". If you wanted this to go anywhere,
>> could I suggest you create an issue on the Python issue tracker:
>>
>>    http://bugs.python.org
>>
>> and mark it as "Windows" in the [Components] field (that makes sure that
>> some relevant people get to see it). It's got a much better chance of
>> achieving traction if you can actually provide a code patch to implement
>> the behaviour. Failing that, at least make a good case which might
>> convince one of the developers that it would it be worth their while
>> implementing the change.
>
> I have tried to register with the link above so I can an issue with the
> Python Issue tracker but all attempts fail with:
>
> "Failed issue tracker submission
>
> An unexpected error occurred during the processing
> of your message. The tracker administrator is being
> notified."

Hmmm. Thanks for making the effort -- and for reporting back. I've just 
successfully registered a (dummy) account there, so it's possible that 
there was a temporary glitch.

If you wouldn't mind trying once more, that would be helpful. If not, I 
can create the issue on your behalf, and inform the tracker admins.

Thanks

TJG

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#101450

On 1/10/2016 6:38 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
>
>
> On 10/01/2016 05:18, Edward Diener wrote:
>> On 1/9/2016 11:03 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
>>> On 06/01/2016 00:48, Edward Diener wrote:
>>>> The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple
>>>> versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as
>>>> options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or
>>>> Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific
>>>> 32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is
>>>> the
>>>> ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3.
>>>> The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason
>>>> why this option has been disallowed ?
>>>
>>> As far as I can remember, it's not so much a question of "disallowed" as
>>> just "not thought of by anyone". If you wanted this to go anywhere,
>>> could I suggest you create an issue on the Python issue tracker:
>>>
>>>    http://bugs.python.org
>>>
>>> and mark it as "Windows" in the [Components] field (that makes sure that
>>> some relevant people get to see it). It's got a much better chance of
>>> achieving traction if you can actually provide a code patch to implement
>>> the behaviour. Failing that, at least make a good case which might
>>> convince one of the developers that it would it be worth their while
>>> implementing the change.
>>
>> I have tried to register with the link above so I can an issue with the
>> Python Issue tracker but all attempts fail with:
>>
>> "Failed issue tracker submission
>>
>> An unexpected error occurred during the processing
>> of your message. The tracker administrator is being
>> notified."
>
> Hmmm. Thanks for making the effort -- and for reporting back. I've just
> successfully registered a (dummy) account there, so it's possible that
> there was a temporary glitch.
>
> If you wouldn't mind trying once more, that would be helpful. If not, I
> can create the issue on your behalf, and inform the tracker admins.

I tried again only to run into the exact same problem. I don't know what 
it means that I am not being allowed to register for the Python bug 
tracker. Needless to say the obscure error message is not telling me 
anything. Of course as a programmer who uses Python I would like to find 
out why I am not able to register. But in the meantime if you could 
create the issue on my behalf it would be appreciated. Thanks !

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#101451

On 1/10/2016 6:38 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
>
>
> On 10/01/2016 05:18, Edward Diener wrote:
>> On 1/9/2016 11:03 AM, Tim Golden wrote:
>>> On 06/01/2016 00:48, Edward Diener wrote:
>>>> The Python launcher in Windows is a neat tool for running multiple
>>>> versions of Python 2 and Python 3 at different times. It allows as
>>>> options the ability to specify the latest version of either Python 2 or
>>>> Python 3 defaulting to the 64-bit version if both exist, or a specific
>>>> 32-bit or 64-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3. What is missing is
>>>> the
>>>> ability to specify the latest 32-bit version of Python 2 or Python 3.
>>>> The equivalent syntax would be '-2-32' or '-3-32'. Is there some reason
>>>> why this option has been disallowed ?
>>>
>>> As far as I can remember, it's not so much a question of "disallowed" as
>>> just "not thought of by anyone". If you wanted this to go anywhere,
>>> could I suggest you create an issue on the Python issue tracker:
>>>
>>>    http://bugs.python.org
>>>
>>> and mark it as "Windows" in the [Components] field (that makes sure that
>>> some relevant people get to see it). It's got a much better chance of
>>> achieving traction if you can actually provide a code patch to implement
>>> the behaviour. Failing that, at least make a good case which might
>>> convince one of the developers that it would it be worth their while
>>> implementing the change.
>>
>> I have tried to register with the link above so I can an issue with the
>> Python Issue tracker but all attempts fail with:
>>
>> "Failed issue tracker submission
>>
>> An unexpected error occurred during the processing
>> of your message. The tracker administrator is being
>> notified."
>
> Hmmm. Thanks for making the effort -- and for reporting back. I've just
> successfully registered a (dummy) account there, so it's possible that
> there was a temporary glitch.
>
> If you wouldn't mind trying once more, that would be helpful. If not, I
> can create the issue on your behalf, and inform the tracker admins.

I was finally able to register so I will report this issue on the Python 
issue tracker myself.

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