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<h1>Installing Python Modules</h1>
<p><b><font size="+2">Greg Ward</font></b></p>
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        <strong>Python Software Foundation</strong>
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Email: <span class="email">distutils-sig@python.org</span>
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<p><strong>Release 2.4.2</strong><br />
<strong>28 September 2005</strong></p>
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<H3>Abstract:</H3>
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  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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