From 7cb0d7b7db26b05cd5c3e0218903c95e9b54d57b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carol Willing Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 13:13:44 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Clarified Python version suitable for development. Removed reference to Lion to be more generic OS X. --- docs/starting/install/osx.rst | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/starting/install/osx.rst b/docs/starting/install/osx.rst index 0f95e73bf..2ed026165 100644 --- a/docs/starting/install/osx.rst +++ b/docs/starting/install/osx.rst @@ -11,9 +11,10 @@ described in the next section before you start building Python applications for real-world use. In particular, you should always install Distribute, as it makes it much easier for you to use other third-party Python libraries. -The version of Python that ships with OS X is great for learning, but it's not -good for development. It's slightly out of date, and Apple has made significant -changes that can cause hidden bugs. +The version of Python that ships with OS X is great for learning. Yet, it's not +good for development. The version shipped with OS X may be out of date from the +`official current Python release `_, +which is considered the stable production version. Doing it Right -------------- @@ -31,7 +32,7 @@ package. In combination, the software can cause issues that are difficult to diagnose. -While Lion comes with a large number of UNIX utilities, those familiar with +While OS X comes with a large number of UNIX utilities, those familiar with Linux systems will notice one key component missing: a decent package manager. `Homebrew `_ fills this void.