ActivePython is ActiveState's quality-assured binary build of Python, available for Linux, Solaris and Windows. As part of ActiveState's support for Python, ActivePython binary packages are provided free to the community.
Visual Python is the full-featured Python development environment plug-in for Visual Studio .NET. Key features include a syntax-aware editor for faster Python programming; a fully integrated debugger for increased code quality and robustness; and the new Interactive Window. Seamless integration with the Visual Studio .NET environment offers all the familiar features, including support for SCC-compliant source control, a class browser, and project management.