title: Python / IronPython Solution for Excel without Python installed
body: <p>Is there a way to package an IronPython dll / xll so it can operate on a machine without explicitly installing the interpreter? By that I mean can I somehow package the interpreter inside the dll / xll?</p>
  
  <p>If so what excel solution would you reccomend? I've used ExcelDNA quite a bit for C#, PyXLL also looks good but seems to rely on having Python installed.</p>
  
  <p>Of course, failing this I'll probably end up using VBA - but have made concerted efforts to get away from this. C# addin is still an option, it's just much more time consuming for basic IO, seems to be best left for heavy lifting.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks
  Richard</p>