Re: [Visualpython-users] Vpython For Low-Tech Artists

[Jonathan B. <jbr...@ea...>]

On Tue, 2004-04-06 at 15:42, Joel Kahn wrote:
> Thanks for the replies so far. I should make it clear
> that I'm running python in Windows--XP on my machine,
> and presumably in various versions from 95 through XP
> on other machines that may be involved. Any CD-ROM
> setups of vpython that I use will need to be in this
> context. If I encounter Mac/Linux/&c situations, I'll
> deal with them as they occur.
> 
> Joel

I would use Bruce's suggestion with one small enhancement.
Create a file named autorun.bat in the Python23 directory with this
line:
pythonw.exe .\Lib\idlelib\idle.pyw

Also create a file autorun.inf (same place) with these contents:
[autorun]
open=autorun.bat
icon=py.ico

Then burn the disk with the complete contents of the Python23 directory
and you will get a Python "Live" CD that will automatically open up IDLE
when inserted into the host computer.  Running from CD isn't exactly
fast, though.  The biggest slowdown will be noticed when executing
import statements.

HTH,
Jonathan Brandmeyer