Python 2.4.1 build (configure) ?

[Venkat B]

Hi all,

While building the latest 2.4.1 version for Linux/RH9, I wanted to enable
IPV6
support (sockets). So, I ran the configure command ./configure --enable-ipv6
Then I ran the 'make' and 'make altinstall' commands.

When I checked the .py sources (in Lib folder) thru grep for 'ipv6', I see
the same
references I'd see, if I ran the configure command without the --enable-ipv6
option.
Is that normal or is there an issue I need to address here.

Thanks,
/venkat

[Skip Montanaro]

Venkat> When I checked the .py sources (in Lib folder) thru grep for
Venkat> 'ipv6', I see the same references I'd see, if I ran the
Venkat> configure command without the --enable-ipv6 option. Is that
Venkat> normal or is there an issue I need to address here.

Yes, it's normal. Configure settings affect the compilation of the C code.
Grep the C source for "ENABLE_IPV6".

Skip