Best python module manager for windows

Question

I always have to search google for some EXE or MSI to install module in python on Windows Sometimes there are precompiled modules only for win32 but not amd64

I am debating to use ActiveState Python or install some module manager.

Could you advice the best solution. Especially if you use it yourself.

Thank You

Answer 1

The most popular one I know of these days is pip, often used in conjunction with virtualenv for sandboxing your development environments.

There are a number of articles on getting started with the combo of the two:

• http://guide.python-distribute.org/pip.html
• http://jontourage.com/2011/02/09/virtualenv-pip-basics/
• http://rubayeet.com/2011/03/04/getting-started-with-pipvirtualenv/