Just got into Python
 

Having got my MacBook Pro about a week or two weeks ago, I wanted to be able to program it. So I quit the heavenly environment of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 and decided to get going with some Python...

Anyways, I liked been able to create my .exe s in VS 2005/8 so can I create a .dmg in Python for my Mac?

Can anyone please help?

Thanks,

Matt. Ireland

You might want to look at Py2app. However, Python wasn't really designed to be made into exes or dmgs, so YMMV.

OK thanks.

YMMV?????? That's a term I'm not farmiliar with - sorry - what does it mean?

So if I wanted to distribute one of my applications in Python over the internet how would I do it? Would I have to say here's the python file?

EDIT: the py2app looks really complicated. Do you know anywhere I can get a nice, friendly thing taking one through how to install it. Thx.

You mean .app, not .dmg. A file with the .dmg extension is a disk image file, which is often used to package applications (eg, .app files) for distribution over the internet (similar to .zip).

As for creating .app files from Python scripts, I suggest taking a look at Platypus.

Is it really easier to ask me, rather than just typing it into Google?

Other than that, titaniumdecoy's suggestion is probably the way to go.

Also, in regards to your trouble with Py2app, you can also search RTFM. I haven't found a program yet without decent enough documentation to at least get you going.

'Your mileage may vary'. In other words, your results might be different from mine (or rather, Arevos').

I generally get about 22 facts per RTFM. Sometimes, though, the M is an SUV.

Thanks very much guys! Your all really brilliant.

I'll give these suggestions a go when I get back from the internet cafe in about an hour.

Thanks again,