Using Python as the basis for a Julia installer

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@jlapeyre

@StefanKarpinski

A general, official solution needs to work for everyone. Python is not viable.

@jlperla

With all of that said, it doesn’t change anything. Requiring a functioning python dependency for ANYTHING related to Julia is a nightmare.

I’ve put a lot of effort into finding how to install Julia for specific projects. I’ve run into this response before regarding jill.py and juliaup: Ignore what I write and what my needs are and what is technically feasible. Push juliaup forcefully and loudly and try to kill every other option. I find it baffling. I kind of understand the goal, but as this response makes clear, this is a counter-productive way to go about it.

The above paragraph makes it look like you are reacting strongly negatively to the statement that an official installation solution should not rely on Python.

In light of your other posts in this thread, which you have just now highlighted, the above paragraph is extremely confusing, and apparently contradictory.