i'min a situation where i might need to upgrade python. i have the current version of python for FC3. i might need to have the version for FC4. i built the version that's on FC4 from the python source RPM.
You could try the precompiled Python distribution from ActiveState (AS package (libcpp5*)): http://activestate.com/Products/Download/Download.plex?id=ActivePython Install it under /opt or somewhere else, where it doesn't conflict with your existing python installation. The drawback is, that you may install other 3rd party python packages on your own. -Michael