02-01-2024, 10:41 AM
pyILPER requires the following software component for operation:
CAPASM does only need a Python interpreter to run.
At the time of the first versions of pyILPER, the Anaconda Cloud was the only source from which pyILPER and the software dependencies could be obtained for Windows, mac OS and Linux from a single source. The Miniconda application had to be installed for that purpose.
But times are changing and the situation is now as follows:
What does that mean for you?
Wat are the differences of an Anaconda and PyPI installation?
What are the long-term prospects for pyILPER support?
Unfortunately I don't have access to an Apple M1 system. Therefore I need the support of a mac M1 owner from the community to keep pyILPER on macOS running in the future.
Regards
Joachim
- a Python interpreter
- the Qt GUI framework
- language bindings that allow Python software to use Qt
CAPASM does only need a Python interpreter to run.
At the time of the first versions of pyILPER, the Anaconda Cloud was the only source from which pyILPER and the software dependencies could be obtained for Windows, mac OS and Linux from a single source. The Miniconda application had to be installed for that purpose.
But times are changing and the situation is now as follows:
- The Anaconda project seems to have more and more problems with creating reliable ports for Qt. The latest Miniconda installer installs a broken Qt. They do not provide current versions of Qt and also none for macOs M1
- The Qt Group now officially provides current versions of Qt and the language bindings on the Python Package Index (PyPI) which is the official repository for Python projects. I think these ports are more reliable.
What does that mean for you?
- If you need a fresh install of the Python runtime, then install it from PyPI.
- If you would like to keep a working Anaconda environment (especially if you use an old operating system version) you can try to install the current pyILPER sources. See Installation from GitHub for details. Please note, that running future versions of pyILPER will not be tested for this environment.
Wat are the differences of an Anaconda and PyPI installation?
- The main difference is that you have to install a Python interpreter first (if you do not already have it) instead of a Miniconda installer. But I do not recommend to use the Python interpreter installed with Miniconda. Linux usually has Python on board and Windows user can install Python from the Microsoft Store very easily. mac OS user can find an universal installer on the Python website.
- The installation and maintenance of pyILPER and Qt from PyPI is very similar with conda.
What are the long-term prospects for pyILPER support?
Unfortunately I don't have access to an Apple M1 system. Therefore I need the support of a mac M1 owner from the community to keep pyILPER on macOS running in the future.
Regards
Joachim