martin v löwis qpnyslvloewisde sure precisely semantics uninstallation terms changes system state think model uninstallation merely removal files limited practical distutils support addition files im sure removing files limit could explain files yes supports addition supports arbitrary actions addition registry keys addition user accounts creation database tables relational database updating shared library loader path creation start system service integration documentation info registration dtds system catalog turingcomplete full interface operating system installation distutils package much merely installing files uninstallation needs revert anything installation often mere removal files hth martin _______________________________________________ pythondev mailing list zvlllneumpythonorg httpmailpythonorgmailmanlistinfopythondev unsubscribe httpmailpythonorgmailmanoptionspythondevpythondev40tangomucom wed 06 aug 2008 212014 0100 pythondev get rid eggs 26 beyond