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<h1>Installing Python Modules
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<p><b><font size=
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<strong>Python Software Foundation
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Email:
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<p><strong>Release
2.4.2</strong><br />
<strong>28 September
2005</strong></p>
This document describes the Python Distribution Utilities
(``Distutils'') from the end-user's point-of-view, describing how to
extend the capabilities of a standard Python installation by building
and installing third-party Python modules and extensions.
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