I need to make a Python embedded C++ program that can open programs, like Skype and Firefox. It will have to be compiled into an executable, or have a batch file run it. (It is for Windows 7 x64 bit).
I know there are tutorials out there, but none of them give any insight into how to do OS operations. Please no boost libraries if at all possible, the documentation for those is really confusing to me.
If there are any examples, tutorials, templates, or anything else besides the boost libraries that would be a huge. Python 3 or Python 2.7 is good, it doesn't matter either way.
Or if anyone has any tips, or any help at all would be much appreciated.
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Sometimes I don't even know why I bother asking for help on this site when this is the quality of responses I get to a question like this.