fix: failing Set up Python step

[hamirmahal]

fix: failing Set up Python step

Related Issue

This pull request fixes #945.

Motivation and Context

The Set up Python step fails on the main branch. This pull request fixes that by using a different action.

How Has This Been Tested

CI

Checklist

• I have read the CONTRIBUTING document.
• My code follows the code style of this project.
• I have checked that my code does not duplicate functionality elsewhere in Caster.
• My code implements all the features I wish to merge in this pull request.

Maintainer/Reviewer Checklist

• Basic functionality has been tested and works as claimed.
• New documentation is clear and complete.
• Code is clear and readable.

[hamirmahal]

The Install C++ Compiler for Python 2.7 step, which is the step after Set up Python, still fails.

[LexiconCode]

Thank you so much for helping out with the project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you in a more timely manner. My time has been limited and involved upstream in Natlink/NalinkCore

The reason it fails is because of the redistributable isn't available through Microsoft and only retrievable through the way back time machine.

I had a generous individual for a time host the package. Unfortunately the host is no longer available.
https://github.com/dictation-toolbox/Caster/blob/master/.github%2FInstall-VCForPython27.ps1#L49

Since official support has stopped with Python 2.7 I'm inclined to drop the test all together. I would still leave a branch up with 2.7 accessible code but without further support.

If you'd like to contribute further go to 'PyDrop2' branch for most of the recent work is committed. I run into a bit of an issue with QT dropping support for python 32-bit.

If you would like to connect and chat further I'm all for supporting any level of contributing.

[hamirmahal]

You're welcome!

[hamirmahal]

I'm spread a bit thin at the moment; I'm not sure if there are any other areas where I can contribute immediately. But, I'll open another pull request if I see something I might be able to improve.