Use Python software without Python interpreter installed on my system

Question

I'm new to Python and I'm trying to understand the basics things. Before to install the python interpreter on my computer I downloaded Deluge (A torrent client written in Python) and it works without any issue, then I thought I must had Python running but if I run the command:

python --version

I get the error saying that python is not installed on my computer. How is it possible ? How is the code from Deluge executed ?

favoretti · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-02 11:05:45Z

3

The software you've downloaded probably has python embedded in its distribution, hence it doesn't require you to install it separately.

Also, running python --version just tells you that python executable isn't in any directories on your PATH variable. It doesn't say it's not installed.

If I look at MacOS Deluge distribution, it has python bundled with it.

Generally, you need python interpreter to run any python programs.

answered Jan 2, 2017 at 11:05

favoretti

30.4k4 gold badges51 silver badges62 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

Comments

iFlo · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-02 11:04:09Z

0

That's probably because what you've download is an executable and does not require Python to be executed.

answered Jan 2, 2017 at 11:04

iFlo

1,49411 silver badges21 bronze badges

1 Comment

favoretti Over a year ago

There are no real conventional ways to compile python programs into executables. There are tools available, but none of those is a mainstream from what I know. Most people just bundle python with their software and distribute it together.

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

Use Python software without Python interpreter installed on my system

2 Answers 2

Comments

1 Comment

Your Answer

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

2 Answers 2

Comments

1 Comment

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Related