Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, very high level dynamic data types, and classes. Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various window systems, and is extensible in C or C++. It is also usable as an extension language for applications that need a programmable interface.

The OpenVMS port has interfaces to many RTL routines and system services. See the 'reference manual' for details.

The current release is version 1.5.2-V005, released on 24-AUG-1999. This is a new full kit, not an update.

• Latest NEWS
  It will be updated from time to time.

• I'll intend to document fixes, omissions, etc. for this release under notes.

• Changes since release V1.5.1-V009.

• Documentation
  The 'getting started guide' has been replaced by the 'installation manual'

  You can access the PYVMS documentation set here. Warning! There are more than 3000 hyperlinks. Please report any broken links or other errors in the documentation.

• Download
  • The 'installation manual' describes all files that you need to acquire to get Python running on OpenVMS. You have 3 ways to access this manual:
    • You can browse the online version of this manual. It contains clickable hyperlinks to ease downloads.

    • Download a text version of this manual.
      File: PYVMSINSMAN.TXT
      about 68 Blocks

      All links are spelled in clear text in this and the following manual.

    • Download a version of this manual for output on line printers.
      File: PYVMS1_5_2-V005DOC.TLB
      about 1786 Blocks

      This is an OpenVMS text library that contains two versions - bold printing is done by overprinting or with ANSI sequences.

      Use the following command to extract a file with further instructions:

      $ LIBRARY /EXTRACT= README_TLB.TXT -
                /OUTPUT=  README_TLB.TXT -
                PYVMS1_5_2-V005DOC.TLB

      Please take the time to make yourself familar with the contents of the manual.

  • There is a separate download page for objects if you don't have a C compiler available.

  • There is a separate download page for executables of some tools that I use.

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