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subject: ANN: PyObjC 1.0b1

PyObjC 1.0b1 is now available for download at http://pyobjc.sourceforge.net/  

PyObjC is a bridge between Python and Objective-C.  It allows full
featured Cocoa applications to be written in pure Python.  It is also
easy to use other frameworks containing Objective-C class libraries
from Python and to mix in Objective-C, C and C++ source.

Python is a highly dynamic programming language with a shallow learning 
curve.  It combines remarkable power with very clear syntax.

The installer package includes a number of Project Builder templates for 
easily creating new Cocoa-Python projects, as well as support for 
syntax-coloring Python files in Project Builder.

PyObjC also supports full introspection of Objective-C classes and 
direct invocation of Objective-C APIs from the interactive interpreter.

PyObjC requires MacOS X 10.2 or later.  PyObjC works both with the Apple 
provided Python installation in MacOS X 10.2 (and later) and with 
MacPython 2.3b1.  Users of MacPython 2.3b1 can install PyObjC though the 
PackageManager application.

PyObjC 1.0b1 includes numerous improvements over earlier versions, including:

* Improved performance and stability
* Better tutorials and examples
* Initial support for MacOS X 10.1
* Support for the WebKit framework
* Write plugin bundles in Python (requires Python 2.3b1)

PyObjC is released with an open source license.


on our website (News section):

PyObjC 1.0b1 has shippped. A disk image and the sources are `available` [link]. 
There are many new features and bugfixes, the the NEWS file [link] for details.

The PyObjC installer installs a number of examples and project builder templates
as well as some documentation into /Developer. Users of MacPython 2.3b1 [link] 
can install this release using the PackageManager application.

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subject: PyObjC 1.0b1 released

PyObjC 1.0b1 provides a bridge between the Python and Objective-C
programming languages, allowing the Python programmer
transparent access to Objective-C-based classes and APIs. Write
Cocoa applications in Python, using Interface Builder to design
the user inteface.

URL: http://pyobjc.sourceforge.net/