On Sat, 2 Nov 2002 02:45:38 +0000
yaya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi all!
> 
> I just downloaded the 'Python2.2.2.tar' file and as I am a new user I have no 
> idea on how to install it. I have successfully extracted the compressed file.
> 
> The Readme file that came along with states the following:
> 
> "To start building right away (on UNIX): type "./configure" in the
> current directory and when it finishes, type "make".  This creates an
> executable "./python"; to install in /usr/local, first do "su root"
> and then "make install".
> 
> This confuses me as it doesn't explain in any depth what one is supposed to 
> do.

I don't understand what confuses you :) Could you clearify?
 
> Can anyone assist me?
> 
> Regards
> budest

I have the python-2.2.1-13mdk RPM installed in Mandrake 9.0. It's on the CD's.

HTH,

    -Frans

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