Python X Library

The Python X Library is a complete X11R6 client-side implementation, written in pure Python.
It can be used to write low-levelish X Windows client applications in Python.

The project is now migrated to Github, where support for Python 3 is being added and the license has changed to LGPL. The files and code available here are no longer recommended to be used.

Github repository: https://github.com/python-xlib/python-xlib

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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adanf Posted 2014-02-22

This is a very well package for x11 system on python, but a change of license from GPL to PSFL would be appreciated.

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Intended Audience

Developers

User Interface

X Window System (X11)

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Desktop Environment Software, Python Software Development Software

Registered

2000-08-25

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