[Zope] Python 2.3.3 vs. Python 2.3.4

[Rodrigo Dias Arruda Senra]

hpinson at indepthl.com wrote:
>>>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 

I suggest that you check where the default python is installed with
commands like `whereis python`.
Most likely it will be in /usr/bin/python.
If that is the case, you could install the up-to-date version in 
/usr/local. Otherwise any directory that you have write permission
will suffice.

> 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

2.4 or 2.3.4 (in the title)! Pay attention to version numbers.

> 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.
> 

--prefix=/usr/local # but do the check first, I have no experience
with FC1 distro.

You can also rename the python binaries to python2.4 (post-install)
to avoid confusion amongst the maitenance team.

regards,
Senra

-- 
Rodrigo Senra
MSc Computer Engineer     rodsenra at gpr.com.br
GPr Sistemas Ltda       http://www.gpr.com.br