appropriate python version

xamdam

Sorry if this is a stupid q,
I am trying to figure out the appropriate version of Python(2.4 or
2.5) for an XP 64 system running on an Intel Core2 Quad. Python.org
has a to a 64bit build, but it specifies Itanium as the target. Should
I just be using the regular build?
I was also thinking of getting the Enthought edition (http://
code.enthought.com/enthon/) - would their binary work with the setup,
and what would be the downside of using it over the special 64bit
build?

thanks,
max.

Apr 6 '08 #1

Michael Torrie

xamdam wrote:

Sorry if this is a stupid q,
I am trying to figure out the appropriate version of Python(2.4 or
2.5) for an XP 64 system running on an Intel Core2 Quad. Python.org
has a to a 64bit build, but it specifies Itanium as the target. Should
I just be using the regular build?

Itanium is a different processor and architecture. It simply won't run
on your Core2 Quad. You need an x86-64bit build.

I was also thinking of getting the Enthought edition (http://
code.enthought.com/enthon/) - would their binary work with the setup,
and what would be the downside of using it over the special 64bit
build?

Seeing as the special 64bit build appears to be for itanium (from what
you say here), I'd say the question is moot!

Apr 6 '08 #2

xamdam

Thanks. I am guessing the 32bit build should work anyways, same as
other 32 progs on XP 64?

Apr 6 '08 #3

hdante

On Apr 6, 5:59 pm, xamdam <maxkhe...@gmail.comwrote:

Thanks. I am guessing the 32bit build should work anyways, same as
other 32 progs on XP 64?

The right build should be the "amd64" one.

Apr 7 '08 #4