1998-10-05 11:53:26 +00:00
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How to make a Python-distribution.
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2001-02-17 22:03:42 +00:00
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These notes are mainly for myself, or for whoever tries to make a MacPython
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2001-03-27 21:38:55 +00:00
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distribution when I'm fed up with it. They were last updated for 2.1b2.
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1998-10-05 11:53:26 +00:00
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2001-02-17 22:03:42 +00:00
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- Increase fragment version number in PythonCore and PythonCoreCarbon.
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the fragment number is Python's sys.hexversion, it should be set in the
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"PEF" preferences.
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1998-10-05 11:53:26 +00:00
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- Increase version number in _versioncheck.py
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- Build PythonStandSmall, run once in root folder
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- Update Relnotes, readme's, Demo:build.html
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- Make sure tkresources.rsrc is up-to-date
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- fullbuild everything with increase-buildno
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2001-04-25 22:11:24 +00:00
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- Update Numeric and build/install it both with Classic and with Carbon python
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1998-10-05 11:53:26 +00:00
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- Run configurepython
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2001-02-17 22:03:42 +00:00
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- mkdistr binary.include
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- mkdistr dev.include
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- make distribution archive with Installer Vise
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2001-03-27 21:38:55 +00:00
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Things to make sure of:
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- Finder icon positions
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- Version numbers in "Packages..." window
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- Version number in "Installer Settings" -> "Easy Install Text"
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- Version number in "Project" -> Attributes
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- Version number in "Project" -> PostProcess
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- Version number in "Internet" -> "Download Sites"
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- Version number in "Internet" -> "File Groups".
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- test on virgin systems (OSX, OS9, OS8 without Carbon). Make sure to test
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tkinter too.
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- Upload
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- Update README file in ftp directory
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- Change version number in public_html/macpythonversion.txt .
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- Update macpython.html
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- Send an announcement to:
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pythonmac-sig@python.org
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python-dev@python.org
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python-announce@python.org
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archivist@info-mac.org
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2001-04-25 22:11:24 +00:00
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adcnews@apple.com
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http://www.macupdate.com
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2001-03-27 21:38:55 +00:00
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http://guide.apple.com/usindex.html
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http://www.versiontracker.com/ Jack.Jansen@oratrix.com
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