[Zope] Python 2.3.3 vs. Python 2.3.4

[hpinson at indepthl.com]

>> perhaps an rpm -Uvh rather than an rom -ivh is a better idea 
>> when upgrading?

I am literally terrified of overwriting the Fedora Core 1 System 
python in this manner (this is a production system).  If I did that, 
FC1 would be trashed, as lots relys on the older version of Python.  
I have no way to judge if what you suggest is safe of not, except 
some vague Q&A's at python.org that might suggest that it is.  My 
understanding is that -ivh will install alongside previous versions 
as opposed to upgrading them, and thus is a safer option.

>> Build python
This is maybe what I should do.  Can and one provide definitive 
insight into how to do this alongside the existing FC1 python. The 
two python versions must be completely separate, or the system is 
toast.

I'm guessing something along the lines of:

cd python2.4
configure --prefix=/where/should/I/put/python?
make
make install

Per above, I need help with the prefix-- what should the path to the 
new python be? There shold be no chance of overwriting the system 
python.

Thanks!


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